The Mikado
1983, English. Directed by Norman Campbell & Brian Macdonald.
The Town of Titipu
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Mikado
The Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1983.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 January 1983
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- William S. Gilbert
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Mikado
Ziegfeld Follies
1945 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Footlight Parade
1933 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Song Is Born
1948 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Animal Crackers
1930 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sing
2016 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Godspell
1973 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Arlo the Alligator Boy
2021 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
1991 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Mikado: quick answers
Is The Mikado worth watching?
The Mikado doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does The Mikado have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mikado. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mikado parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Mikado yet.
Which OTT platform is The Mikado on?
The Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1983. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mikado?
If you liked The Mikado, try Ziegfeld Follies, Footlight Parade, A Song Is Born.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado (1983) was directed by Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald and stars Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin.