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Takeshis'

2005Movie1 h 48 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
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Directed by
Takeshi Kitano
Written by
Takeshi Kitano
Produced by
Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
Music by
Nagi

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September 2, 2005 · 1 h 48 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 2, 2005
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Is Takeshis' worth watching?"

Questions about Takeshis'

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Is Takeshis' worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Will Takeshis' make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Takeshis'?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for ambiguity and 10 for meta narrative.

Is Takeshis' in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.