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Movie

Ikiru

β€œA big story of a little man which will grip your soul...”

β˜… 8.3(1,348)19522h 23m
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Ikiru is streaming on Watcha and FilmBox+ in South Korea. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Ikiru

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea

Good to know

Director
Akira Kurosawa
Release date
1952-10-09
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
Japanese
Box office
$55,240
Budget
$85,000
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Studio
TOHO

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About Ikiru

Ikiru is a 1952 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka and Nobuo Kaneko. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 1,348 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ikiru in South Korea β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.

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Themes & keywords

dying and deathjapanbureaucracyage differencepraiseofficenight lifesense of lifeplaygroundobsequiesswinglonelinessoffice politicsblack and whiteco-workers relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ikiru in South Korea?+

In South Korea, you can stream Ikiru on Watcha and FilmBox+.

Is Ikiru on Netflix?+

Ikiru is not on Netflix in South Korea right now, but you can stream it on Watcha and FilmBox+.

How long is Ikiru?+

Ikiru has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Ikiru?+

Ikiru stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari and Miki Odagiri.

When did Ikiru come out?+

Ikiru is a 1952 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is Ikiru?+

Ikiru is Drama film.

Who directed Ikiru?+

Ikiru was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

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