
Zen and Bones
2016, Japanese. Directed by Takahiro Nakamura.
The story of Henri Mitowa, a 93-year old Japanese monk, who wants to make a movie based on his own life.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 26 August 2016
- Original title
- 禅と骨
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takahiro Nakamura
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How long is Zen and Bones?
Zen and Bones runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Zen and Bones have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Zen and Bones on?
Zen and Bones isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zen and Bones?
If you liked Zen and Bones, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron.
Who directed Zen and Bones?
Zen and Bones (2016) was directed by Takahiro Nakamura and stars Henry Mitowa, Kimiko Yo, Eiji Wentz.