Roujin Z
1991, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo.
Mr. Takazawa, an elderly invalid who is cared for at his home by Haruko, a young nursing student, is chosen by the Japanese Ministry of Public Welfare to test the Z-001, a computerized hospital bed with robotic features that allegedly displays more efficiency and skills than any human nurse, but Haruko mistrusts a machine unable to consider human feelings.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Hiroyuki KitakuboDirector
- Chisa YokoyamaHaruko Mitsuhashi (voice)
- Hikojiro MatsumuraKijuro Takazawa (voice)
- Chie SatoNobuko Ohe (voice)
- Hikojiro MatsumuraAche B (voice)
- Koji TsujitaniMitsuru Maeda (voice)
- Sho SaitoHaru Takazawa / Z-001 (voice)
- Rica MatsumotoSatō Tomoe (voice)
- Ryuji SaikachiAche A (voice)
- Shinji OgawaSuguru Terada (voice)
- Shinsuke ChikaishiYoshihiko Hasegawa (voice)
- Takeshi AonoAche C (voice)
- Kenichi OgataRiot Police Inspector (voice)
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1991
- Original title
- 老人Z
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuhiro Otomo
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Roujin Z: quick answers
Is Roujin Z worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Roujin Z?
Roujin Z runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Roujin Z have a post-credits scene?
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Roujin Z parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Roujin Z on?
Roujin Z isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 1991. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Roujin Z?
If you liked Roujin Z, try A Wind Named Amnesia, Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu, Napping Princess.
Who directed Roujin Z?
Roujin Z (1991) was directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo and stars Chisa Yokoyama, Hikojiro Matsumura, Chie Sato.