Achilles and the Tortoise
2008, Japanese. Directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Takeshi KitanoDirector
- Takeshi KitanoMachisu
- Kanako HiguchiSachiko
- Yûrei YanagiYoung Machisu
- Kumiko AsoYoung Sachiko
- Akira NakaoRisuke Kuramochi
- Mariko TsutsuiHaru Kuramochi
- Masatô IbuAkio Kikuta
- Nao OmoriArt Dealer
- Ren OsugiTomisuke Kuramochi
- Aya EnjojiTomisuke's Wife
- Eri TokunagaMari Kuramochi
- Susumu TerajimaYakuza Pimp
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2008
- Original title
- アキレスと亀
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Kitano
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Achilles and the Tortoise: quick answers
Is Achilles and the Tortoise worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Achilles and the Tortoise?
Achilles and the Tortoise runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Achilles and the Tortoise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Achilles and the Tortoise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Achilles and the Tortoise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Achilles and the Tortoise yet.
Which OTT platform is Achilles and the Tortoise on?
Achilles and the Tortoise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 September 2008. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Achilles and the Tortoise?
If you liked Achilles and the Tortoise, try SubUrbia, Somewhere in Queens, Lady Windermere's Fan.
Who directed Achilles and the Tortoise?
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) was directed by Takeshi Kitano and stars Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi, Yûrei Yanagi.