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Ikiru

8.319522h 23mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersAkira Kurosawa·Shinobu Hashimoto
ProducerSōjirō Motoki

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 34 other countries

Ikiru isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Angola, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and 30 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Kanji Watanabe
HTHaruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka
Sakai
NKNobuo Kaneko
Nobuo Kaneko
Mitsuo, son of Kanji
BHBokuzen Hidari
Bokuzen Hidari
Ohara
MOMiki Odagiri
Miki Odagiri
Toyo
SHShinichi Himori
Shinichi Himori
Kimura
MCMinoru Chiaki
Minoru Chiaki
Noguchi
MYMinosuke Yamada
Minosuke Yamada
Subordinate Clerk Saito
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Sub-Section Chief Ono
MKMakoto Kobori
Makoto Kobori
Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
NNNobuo Nakamura
Nobuo Nakamura
Deputy Mayor
AWAtsushi Watanabe
Atsushi Watanabe
Patient

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Ikiru — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ikiru?

Ikiru isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Angola, Australia and Azerbaijan and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Ikiru on Netflix?

No, Ikiru is not on Netflix in Philippines as of August 2026.

Is Ikiru on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ikiru isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Ikiru for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Ikiru?

Ikiru hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 27, 1952. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.