Kids Return 1996
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56 Reviews
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SplatShinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Masaru
as Shinji
as Homeroom Teacher
as Boxing Club Manager
as Sachiko's Mother
as Sachiko
as Local Yakuza Chief
as No. 2 in Local Gang
as Hayashi
as Hiroshi
Director:
Writer:
Takeshi Kitano
Stars:
Ken Kaneko, Masanobu Ando, Leo Morimoto, Hatsuo Yamaya, Mitsuko Oka, Yuko Daike, Ryo Ishibashi, Susumu Terajima, Moro Morooka, Michisuke Kashiwaya,
Genres:
Drama,Crime
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Kids Return
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Masaru
as Shinji
as Homeroom Teacher
as Boxing Club Manager
as Sachiko's Mother
as Sachiko
as Local Yakuza Chief
as No. 2 in Local Gang
as Hayashi
as Hiroshi
as Reiko
as Trainer
as Yakuza Chairman
as Short-hair Delinquent
as Kazuo
as Taxi Office Worker
as Taxi Passenger
as Yakuza
as Teacher Hashida
as Scale Company Boss
as Man in the Restaurant
as Eagle Asuka
as Senior Friend at a Gym
as Movie Theater Clerk
as Teacher with Glasses
as Man on Bicycle
as Hanayama
as Ramen Shop Owner
as High School Student
as High School Student
as Classmate
as Sr. Hashida
as Classmate
as Boxing Trainee
as Vagrant
as Teacher
as Snack Boy
as Yakuza Guard
as Boxing Trainee
as Impressed Man
as Classmate
as Classmate
as Hiroshi's Man
as Assistant Boxer
as Shinji's Opponent
as Champion's Opponent
as Yakuza Boss
as Taxi Customer
as Big Man
as Bully (uncredited)
as Classmate (uncredited)
as Ramen Shop Lady
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