Kids Return
1996, Japanese. Directed by Takeshi Kitano.
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Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 352 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Kids Return isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 July 1996.
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Cast & crew
- Takeshi KitanoDirector
- Masanobu AndoShinji
- Ken KanekoMasaru
- Leo MorimotoHomeroom Teacher
- Hatsuo YamayaBoxing Club Manager
- Mitsuko OkaSachiko's Mother
- Yuko DaikeSachiko
- Ryo IshibashiLocal Yakuza Chief
- Susumu TerajimaNo. 2 in Local Gang
- Moro MorookaHayashi
- Michisuke KashiwayaHiroshi
- Atsuki UedaReiko
- Koichi ShigehisaTrainer
Details
- Released
- 27 July 1996
- Original title
- キッズ・リターン
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Kitano
- Budget
- $125K
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Kids Return: quick answers
What comes after Kids Return?
Next in the series: Kids Return: The Reunion (2013).
Is Kids Return worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 352 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kids Return?
Kids Return runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Kids Return have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kids Return. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kids Return parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Kids Return yet.
Which OTT platform is Kids Return on?
Kids Return isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 July 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kids Return?
If you liked Kids Return, try All About Lily Chou-Chou, Kid Galahad, Tokyo Revengers.
Who directed Kids Return?
Kids Return (1996) was directed by Takeshi Kitano and stars Masanobu Ando, Ken Kaneko, Leo Morimoto.