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Kikujiro

1219992h 1mTakeshi Kitano
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 44

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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.

ComedyDrama
JapanLoserRoad TripTravelDisappearanceSummerHitchhiking

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What is Kikujiro (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in Kikujiro?

Kikujiro stars Takeshi Kitano (Kikujiro), Yusuke Sekiguchi (Masao), Kayoko Kishimoto (Kikujiro's Wife), Yuko Daike (Masao's Mother), Kazuko Yoshiyuki (Masao's Grandmother). The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

How long is Kikujiro?

Kikujiro has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated 12.

Is Kikujiro worth watching?

Kikujiro holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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