Kikujiro 1999
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56 Reviews
43%
Gummy
90%
SplatBrash, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kikujiro
as Masao
as Kikujiro's Wife
as Masao's Mother
as Masao's Grandmother
as Man at Bus Stop
as Biker Fatso
as Biker Baldy
as An-chan
as Juggler Girl
Director:
Writer:
Takeshi Kitano
Stars:
Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yuko Daike, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Beat Kiyoshi, The Great Gidayû, Rakkyo Ide, Nezumi Imamura, Fumie Hosokawa,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
121 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
Kikujiro
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Kikujiro
as Masao
as Kikujiro's Wife
as Masao's Mother
as Masao's Grandmother
as Man at Bus Stop
as Biker Fatso
as Biker Baldy
as An-chan
as Juggler Girl
as Crazy Man
as Yakuza Boss
as Yakuza Henchman #1
as Yakuza Henchman #2
as Yakuza Henchman #3
as Hostess #1
as Hostess #2
as Hostess #3
as Hostess #4
as Stall-keeper
as Tengu
as Masao's Friend
as Kind Woman (uncredited)
as Juggler Girl's Boyfriend (uncredited)
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
as Tap Dancing Barista (uncredited)
as Groundkeeper (uncredited)
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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