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Ikiru

A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...

8.3(1,347)19522h 23m
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Where to watch Ikiru in Brazil

Ikiru is streaming on Belas Artes à La Carte in Brazil. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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 1,347 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ikiru in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Ikiru trailer

Overview

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 Brazil?+

In Brazil, you can stream Ikiru on Belas Artes à La Carte.

Is Ikiru on Netflix?+

Ikiru is not on Netflix in Brazil right now, but you can stream it on Belas Artes à La Carte.

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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