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Achilles and the Tortoise

7.020082h MovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorTakeshi Kitano
WriterTakeshi Kitano
ProducersTakio Yoshida·Masayuki Mori

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Achilles and the Tortoise isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Takeshi Kitano

TKTakeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Machisu
KHKanako Higuchi
Kanako Higuchi
Sachiko
YYYûrei Yanagi
Yûrei Yanagi
Young Machisu
KAKumiko Aso
Kumiko Aso
Young Sachiko
ANAkira Nakao
Akira Nakao
Risuke Kuramochi
MTMariko Tsutsui
Mariko Tsutsui
Haru Kuramochi
MIMasatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Akio Kikuta
NONao Omori
Nao Omori
Art Dealer
RORen Osugi
Ren Osugi
Tomisuke Kuramochi
AEAya Enjoji
Aya Enjoji
Tomisuke's Wife
ETEri Tokunaga
Eri Tokunaga
Mari Kuramochi
STSusumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Yakuza Pimp

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Achilles and the Tortoise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Achilles and the Tortoise?

Achilles and the Tortoise isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Achilles and the Tortoise on Netflix?

No, Achilles and the Tortoise is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Achilles and the Tortoise on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Achilles and the Tortoise for free?

Achilles and the Tortoise isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.