Where to watch Ikiru (1952)
NR143 min★ 8.3Drama
Yes — Ikiru is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
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Ikiru — common questions
- Can I watch Ikiru for free?
- Yes. Ikiru is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Ikiru on Netflix?
- No. Ikiru is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Ikiru without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Ikiru?
- Ikiru runs 143 minutes, rated NR.
