Kikujiro 1999

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
27%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
16%
Splat

Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.

Takeshi Kitano

as Kikujiro

Yusuke Sekiguchi

as Masao

Kayoko Kishimoto

as Kikujiro's Wife

Yuko Daike

as Masao's Mother

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

as Masao's Grandmother

Beat Kiyoshi

as Man at Bus Stop

The Great Gidayû

as Biker Fatso

Rakkyo Ide

as Biker Baldy

Nezumi Imamura

as An-chan

Fumie Hosokawa

as Juggler Girl

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Writer:

Takeshi Kitano

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1999 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Kikujiro

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

as Kikujiro

Yusuke Sekiguchi

as Masao

Kayoko Kishimoto

as Kikujiro's Wife

Yuko Daike

as Masao's Mother

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

as Masao's Grandmother

Beat Kiyoshi

as Man at Bus Stop

The Great Gidayû

as Biker Fatso

Rakkyo Ide

as Biker Baldy

Nezumi Imamura

as An-chan

Fumie Hosokawa

as Juggler Girl

Akaji Maro

as Crazy Man

Daigaku Sekine

as Yakuza Boss

Makoto Inamiya

as Yakuza Henchman #1

Hisahiko Murasawa

as Yakuza Henchman #2

Yoji Tanaka

as Yakuza Henchman #3

Kanako Kojima

as Hostess #1

Fuyu Ooba

as Hostess #2

Yuko Yasui

as Hostess #3

Chiyomi Matsumoto

as Hostess #4

Hidehisa Ebata

as Stall-keeper

Isamu Ishizaka

as Tengu

Kenta Arai

as Masao's Friend

Shinobu Ookawa

as Kind Woman (uncredited)

Hirotsugu Kurosu

as Juggler Girl's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Takeshi Ōnishi

as Truck Driver (uncredited)

Naoto Seshimo

as Tap Dancing Barista (uncredited)

Kuniharu Tokunaga

as Groundkeeper (uncredited)

Yoshiyuki Ukon

as Hotel Manager (uncredited)

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