Movie

Achilles and the Tortoise

★ 7.0(108)20082h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Takeshi Kitano
Release date: 2008-09-20
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Office Kitano

Achilles and the Tortoise — trailer

About Achilles and the Tortoise

Achilles and the Tortoise is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Takeshi Kitano, starring Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi and Yûrei Yanagi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 108 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Achilles and the Tortoise in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Machisu

Kanako Higuchi

Sachiko

Yûrei Yanagi

Young Machisu

Kumiko Aso

Young Sachiko

Akira Nakao

Risuke Kuramochi

Mariko Tsutsui

Haru Kuramochi

Masatô Ibu

Akio Kikuta

Nao Omori

Art Dealer

Ren Osugi

Tomisuke Kuramochi

Aya Enjoji

Tomisuke's Wife

Eri Tokunaga

Mari Kuramochi

Susumu Terajima

Yakuza Pimp

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Achilles and the Tortoise in Switzerland?+

Achilles and the Tortoise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Achilles and the Tortoise on Netflix?+

Achilles and the Tortoise is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Achilles and the Tortoise?+

Achilles and the Tortoise has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Achilles and the Tortoise?+

Achilles and the Tortoise stars Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi, Yûrei Yanagi, Kumiko Aso and Akira Nakao.

When did Achilles and the Tortoise come out?+

Achilles and the Tortoise is a 2008 movie directed by Takeshi Kitano.

What genre is Achilles and the Tortoise?+

Achilles and the Tortoise is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Achilles and the Tortoise?+

Achilles and the Tortoise was directed by Takeshi Kitano.