

Hachiko
1987, Japanese. Directed by Seijiro Koyama.
Love between a dog and his master. A story of devotion, which transcends time and space.
The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 August 1987
- Original title
- ハチ公物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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What Hachiko is based on
Hachiko is based on a true story.
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Hachiko: quick answers
Is Hachiko worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hachiko?
Hachiko runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Hachiko have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hachiko. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hachiko parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hachiko yet.
Which OTT platform is Hachiko on?
Hachiko isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hachiko?
If you liked Hachiko, try Where Is Anne Frank, Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram, Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom.
Who directed Hachiko?
Hachiko (1987) was directed by Seijiro Koyama and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Toshiro Yanagiba.
What is Hachiko based on?
Hachiko is based on a true story.