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Rikyu

1989Movie2 h 15 min

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–76%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Summary

Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Written by
Yaeko Nogami, Genpei Akasegawa, Hiroshi Teshigahara
Produced by
Yoshisuke Mae, Hiroshi Morie
Music by
Tōru Takemitsu

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Facts

September 15, 1989 · 2 h 15 min · Drama

Released
September 15, 1989
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rikyu?"

Questions about Rikyu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rikyu?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Rikyu worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Rikyu plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rikyu in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.