Kids(2008)
KIDS
Kids Synopsis
Asato is a young man who returns to a slummy neighbourhood (referred to as 'The Street') to be near his Mum who is in prison. He is able to transfer other people's injuries and is unable to walk past a child with a grazed knee or broken arm without helping them. Asato is protected from street thugs by Takeo, another troubled young man who has issues involving his father who is lying in a coma in hospital. The third member of their group is a young waitress, Shiho, who has her own secret.
Kids (2008) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Tatsuya Ogishima, released on February 2, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Teppei Koike, Hiroshi Tamaki, Chiaki Kuriyama and Tasuku Nagaoka. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Tatsuya Ogishima
- Writers:
- Kenji Bando
- Cinematographer:
- Kôichi Nakayama
- Production:
- Avex Entertainment, Shirogumi, Burning Production, Toei Company, Studio Swan, Toei Video Company
- Status:
- Released
Kids (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kids before you stream it.
Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teppei Koike
as Asato
Hiroshi Tamaki
as Takeo
Chiaki Kuriyama
as Shiho
Tasuku Nagaoka
- Ayumi Oka
Ayumi Oka
Hikari Tobita
- Takaaki Kuwashiro
Takaaki Kuwashiro
Yuki Saito
as Kyoko Ono
Shigeru Izumiya
as Kosuke Kanda
Shigeo Ôsako
Key crew
Directed by Tatsuya Ogishima, written by Kenji Bando.
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Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kids online?
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Kids (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kids?
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The main cast of Kids (2008) includes Teppei Koike, Hiroshi Tamaki, Chiaki Kuriyama, Tasuku Nagaoka and Ayumi Oka. The film was directed by Tatsuya Ogishima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kids released?
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Kids was released on February 2, 2008 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Kids worth watching?
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Kids (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kids?
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Yes. The official Kids trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.