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Takeshis'

6.120051h 48mMovieComedyDramaFantasy

Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths…

DirectorTakeshi Kitano
WriterTakeshi Kitano
ProducersMasayuki Mori·Takio Yoshida

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Streaming in 1 other country

Takeshis' 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
Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano
KKKotomi Kyono
Kotomi Kyono
Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor
KKKayoko Kishimoto
Kayoko Kishimoto
Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer
RORen Osugi
Ren Osugi
Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver
STSusumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Takeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor
TWTetsu Watanabe
Tetsu Watanabe
TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
AMAkihiro Miwa
Akihiro Miwa
Self
NMNaomasa Musaka
Naomasa Musaka
Film Studios Tattooist
KUKoichi Ueda
Koichi Ueda
Film Crew Member close to the Director
KTKanji Tsuda
Kanji Tsuda
Film Director
MAMakoto Ashikawa
Makoto Ashikawa
Assistant at Audition
TITamotsu Ishibashi
Tamotsu Ishibashi

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Takeshis' — streaming FAQ

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Is Takeshis' on Netflix?

No, Takeshis' is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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

Is Takeshis' based on a true story?

Yes — Takeshis' is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).