Kikujiro (1999)
Japanese comedy film directed by Takeshi Kitano
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m 117 min
- Released
- 20 May 1999
- Language
- Japanese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Kikujiro has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Japanese film released on 20 May 1999. It is directed by Takeshi Kitano and stars Takeshi Kitano, Beat Kiyoshi and Great Gidayū.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Cast
- Takeshi Kitano, Beat Kiyoshi, Great Gidayū, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yūko Daike, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Fumie Hosokawa, Akaji Maro
- Cinematography
- Katsumi Yanagishima
- Editing
- Takeshi Kitano, Yoshinori Ōta
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Written by
- Takeshi Kitano
- Produced by
- Masayuki Mori
- Production
- Bandai Visual, Tokyo FM
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Japan
- Filmed in
- Japan
- Country
- Japan
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 May 1999
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Kikujiro?
Kikujiro has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes, or 117 min.
When did Kikujiro release?
Kikujiro released on 20 May 1999.
Who directed Kikujiro?
Kikujiro is directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Who is in the cast of Kikujiro?
The cast of Kikujiro includes Takeshi Kitano, Beat Kiyoshi, Great Gidayū, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yūko Daike and Kazuko Yoshiyuki.
Where can I watch Kikujiro online?
Kikujiro streams on Netflix.
What is Kikujiro rated in the US?
Kikujiro is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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