Movie

Key of Life

“If your life has you down… try out someone else's.”

★ 7.6(118)20122h 8m

Key of Life is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kenji Uchida
Release date: 2012-09-16
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: THE KLOCKWORX

Key of Life — trailer

About Key of Life

Key of Life is a 2012 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Kenji Uchida, starring Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa and Hirosue Ryoko. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 118 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Key of Life in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A failed actor switches identities with a stranger at a bath house thinking it is his way out of his life of misery but only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin.

Cast

Masato Sakai

Sakurai

Teruyuki Kagawa

Kondo

Hirosue Ryoko

Kanae Mizushima

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Junichi Kudo

Yōko Moriguchi

Ayako Inoue

Sayuri Oyamada

Mizushima Shoko

Hana Kino

Kanae's Mother

Takehiko Ono

Kanae's Father

Daisuke Hibi

Doctor

Takaki Uda

Fujimoto

Airi Matsuyama

Fujimoto's Girlfriend

Miwako Kakei

Themes & keywords

amnesiahitmanredemptionmistaken identitybody-swapstruggling actoridentity swap

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Key of Life in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Key of Life on Hulu, U-NEXT and Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Key of Life on Netflix?+

Key of Life is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel.

How long is Key of Life?+

Key of Life has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Key of Life?+

Key of Life stars Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa, Hirosue Ryoko, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa and Yōko Moriguchi.

When did Key of Life come out?+

Key of Life is a 2012 movie directed by Kenji Uchida.

What genre is Key of Life?+

Key of Life is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Key of Life?+

Key of Life was directed by Kenji Uchida.