Where to watch Ikiru (1952)
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in India.
Story
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.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
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— India
Not available online in India right now.
✅ The US
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HBO Max
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— Germany
Not available online in Germany right now.
Cast
Takashi ShimuraKanji Watanabe
Haruo TanakaSakai
Nobuo KanekoMitsuo, son of Kanji
Bokuzen HidariOhara
Miki OdagiriToyo
Shinichi HimoriKimura
Minoru ChiakiNoguchi
Minosuke YamadaSubordinate Clerk Saito
Kamatari FujiwaraSub-Section Chief Ono
Makoto KoboriKiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
Nobuo NakamuraDeputy Mayor
Atsushi WatanabePatient
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ikiru in India?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in India.
Where can I watch Ikiru in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru (1952) is streaming in the US on Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch Ikiru in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru (1952) is streaming in the UK on BFI Player. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Ikiru in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch Ikiru in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Germany.
Is Ikiru on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, Ikiru is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of Ikiru?
Ikiru stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari and Miki Odagiri, and is directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Ikiru and is it any good?
Ikiru runs 2h 23m and has an average user rating of 8.3/10 from 1,409 votes.