Takeshis'
2005, Japanese. Directed by Takeshi Kitano.
500% Kitano - nothing to add!
Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Takeshi KitanoDirector
- Takeshi KitanoBeat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano
- Kotomi KyonoTakeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor
- Kayoko KishimotoMahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer
- Ren OsugiTakeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver
- Susumu TerajimaTakeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor
- Tetsu WatanabeTV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
- Akihiro MiwaSelf
- Naomasa MusakaFilm Studios Tattooist
- Koichi UedaFilm Crew Member close to the Director
- Kanji TsudaFilm Director
- Makoto AshikawaAssistant at Audition
- Tamotsu IshibashiCast
Details
- Released
- 2 September 2005
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Kitano
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Takeshis': quick answers
Is Takeshis' worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Takeshis'?
Takeshis' runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Takeshis' have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Takeshis'. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Takeshis' parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Takeshis' on?
Takeshis' isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 2005. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Takeshis'?
If you liked Takeshis', try Darby and the Dead, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, Peggy Sue Got Married.
Who directed Takeshis'?
Takeshis' (2005) was directed by Takeshi Kitano and stars Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyono, Kayoko Kishimoto.