Ikiru (To Live)
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Synopsis
An aging Tokyo bureaucrat, shaken by a grave diagnosis, breaks from his hollow routine and searches for meaning, connection, and one worthwhile act.
Cast
- Takashi Shimura
- Shin'ichi Himori
- Haruo Tanaka
- Minoru Chiaki
- Miki Odagiri
- Bokuzen Hidari
- Minosuke Yamada
- Kamatari Fujiwara
- Makoto Kobori
- Nobuo Kaneko
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- Feb 21, 2014
"I can't afford to hate people. I haven't got that kind of time." While I was watching this, I kept forgetting that it was made in '52. Ikiru is an amazing movie, and probably my new favorite of its respective decade. The social commentary, especially in the third act,…
Eli HayesJan 2, 2016Not the funniest, but definitely the most emotionally affecting episode of Parks and Recreation I've ever seen.
ChrisFeb 25, 2015An old man sat on a swing, the snow formed a blanket on his hunched back, his heart was warmer than ever. For the past 50 years he had rushed through life, and we all know bad things happen to those who hurry. They would look back and realize all the effort was for nothing.…
YI JIAN - Jul 30, 2016
Life is Brief, so take 2 and half hours to watch a tiny Japanese man die of stomach cancer the movie.
WoodMay 16, 2015(NOTE 12/02/2019): This is not exactly my best writing - as I was only starting to develop my skills as a teenager with writing single paragraph-long reviews, but eventually I plan to write a more detailed review explaining why this is my favourite film of all time to take…
Jaime Rebanal 🇵🇸Jun 1, 2021as a wise man once said, it matters not what you've done, but what you do with what you've done for others. thank you.
liam f - Mar 21, 2023
Life is brief and the world is a dark place full of mummies. Oh look, that one is climbing out of its sarcophagus. Must be faulty bandaging. The bandaging department should’ve taken care of that. Shame on them. No wait. It’s no one’s fault, he was simply tired of being a…
Joel HaverSep 25, 2022we have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we only have one.
crimsen 泓Dec 14, 2015Once again I've seen why Kurosawa is constantly quoted by film buffs, modern directors, and lecturers as among their favorites. He is indeed a master of his craft. This beautiful tale could have been so ordinary...really it SHOULD have been so ordinary. "Life is about…
Emily Jayne
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- Kareem likedIkiru
“He is simply passing time, not truly living. He is merely killing time.” "I'm not afraid of death, I just don't want to waste my life." I'm so sick of seeing wasted potential in films over and over again. This had so much potential it was literally going to be one of my-
Wen lovedIkiruThe urge to squeeze out all of what’s left from the very last bit of your life. To want it to make sense. To want it to mean something. To want to live. This is my first and forever favorite Kurosawa movie.
blue cat lovedIkiruwhat a beautifully bittersweet and meaningful masterpiece. filled to the brim with so many great lessons and quotes, the cinematography is amazing, the acting is perfect, the story is impeccable, and every other aspect of this film is utterly incredible. truly one of kurosawa’s best works
- Daniel lovedIkiru
It’s a beautifully told story of a hard working man. I love how it built up from just plain “boring” working, until finding what is the meaning of life and fully enjoying it to the fullest. While it may look and feel boring, I think it purposefully is. Beautiful film. 9/10
anton chigurh is "meh" onIkiruThe central storyline is touching but I didn’t enjoy this film all that much. Sluggish, monotonous, and a lot of unnecessary scenes that didn’t add much context. The message this movie sends is inspiring, but the way this story was told was not well done in my opinion.
James New likedIkiruReally need to watch this again in better conditions because I know the way I watched it is what hindered it. I will rewatch it later in the year but I did enjoy it. Great performances and really asks a lot of deep, deep questions. My bad this isn’t higher
- Unabuna lovedIkiru
I absolutely adored this movie! I had tears in my eyes by the end. It shows how much we should value life and spend every breathing moment living it. Highly recommend 10/10!
CvptvinHowdy likedIkiruWhen you feel worthless or wonder what there is to live for, you watch this. I don't really know what else to say other than Kurosawa excels at even more meaningful drama.
Blubman lovedIkiruMagnifique Beautiful picture from Kurosawa that talk about the fear and acceptance of death and the fear of never have done anything meaningful in life 9/10
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Metacritic
Over the years I have seen Ikiru every five years or so, and each time it has moved me, and made me think.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Like “Stray Dog” and “Drunken Angel,” it illuminates a reeling society while telling a story of deep human emotion.
Mark Chalon Smith
Los Angeles Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ikiru (To Live) (1956)?
The movie is 2hr 23min long.
What's Ikiru (To Live) (1956) about?
An aging Tokyo bureaucrat, shaken by a grave diagnosis, breaks from his hollow routine and searches for meaning, connection, and one worthwhile act.
Who's the cast of Ikiru (To Live) (1956)?
- Takashi Shimura as Kanji Watanabe
- Shin'ichi Himori as Kimura
- Haruo Tanaka as Sakai
- Minoru Chiaki as Noguchi
- Miki Odagiri as Toyo Odagiri, employee
- Bokuzen Hidari as Ohara
- Minosuke Yamada as Subordinate Clerk Saito
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Sub-Section Chief Ono
- Makoto Kobori as Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
- Nobuo Kaneko as Mitsuo Watanabe, Kanji's son
Who's the director behind Ikiru (To Live) (1956)?
Akira Kurosawa directed Ikiru (To Live) (1956).
Who produced Ikiru (To Live) (1956)?
Sôjirô Motoki produced Ikiru (To Live) (1956).
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