1952 · movie · NR · 2h 23m
Ikiru
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
Is Ikiru on Netflix?
No. Ikiru (1952) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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How we got to 76.7
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 36 | none |
Ikiru: common questions
Is Ikiru on Netflix?
No. Ikiru (1952) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Ikiru?
Ikiru (1952) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Ikiru worth watching?
It scores 76.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Ikiru?
Ikiru runs 2h 23m (143 minutes).
What is Ikiru rated?
Ikiru is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Ikiru?
Ikiru stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.