Kikujiro(1999)
菊次郎の夏
Kikujiro Synopsis
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.
Kikujiro (1999) is a comedy and drama film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on June 5, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto and Yuko Daike. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 614 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Takio Yoshida, Masayuki Mori
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- Nippon Herald Films, Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, Tokyo FM
- Status:
- Released
Kikujiro (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kikujiro before you stream it.
Kikujiro Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nezumi Imamura
as An-chan
Fumie Hosokawa
as Juggler Girl
Akaji Maro
as Crazy Man
Daigaku Sekine
as Yakuza Boss
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Takio Yoshida and Masayuki Mori.
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Kikujiro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 614 ratings.
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Kikujiro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kikujiro online?
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Kikujiro (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kikujiro?
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The main cast of Kikujiro (1999) includes Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yuko Daike and Kazuko Yoshiyuki. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kikujiro released?
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Kikujiro was released on June 5, 1999 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Kikujiro worth watching?
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Kikujiro (1999) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kikujiro?
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Yes. The official Kikujiro trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.