Akira (1989)
Japanese sci-fi film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 124 min
- Released
- 25 December 1989
- Language
- Japanese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Akira has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). In the US it is rated R. The Japanese film released on 25 December 1989. It is directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Editing
- Takeshi Seyama
- Music
- Tsutomu Ōhashi
- Written by
- Izō Hashimoto, Katsuhiro Otomo
- Produced by
- Shunzō Katō
- Production
- TMS Entertainment, Bandai, Kodansha, MBS
- Distribution
- Toho, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $5.5 million
- Box office
- $49 million
- Based on
- Akira
- Set in
- Tokyo, Neo Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 1989
- First shown
- 16 July 1988 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Akira?
Akira has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did Akira release?
Akira released on 25 December 1989.
Who directed Akira?
Akira is directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Where can I watch Akira online?
Akira streams on Disney+.
How much did Akira earn at the box office?
Akira grossed $49 million on a budget of $5.5 million.
What is Akira rated in the US?
Akira is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Akira based on a true story or a book?
Akira is based on Akira.
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