Kids (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Kids is a fantasy and drama film directed by Tatsuya Hagishima, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Asato (Koike Teppei) is a young man who returns to a slummy neighbourhood (referred to as 'The Street') to be near his Mum who is in prison. He is able to transfer other people's injuries and is unable to walk past a child with a grazed knee or broken arm without helping them. Asato is protected from street thugs by Takeo (Hiroshi Tamaki), another troubled young man who has issues involving his father who is lying in a coma in hospital. The third member of their group is a young waitress, Shihi (Chiaki Kuriyama), who has her own secret. taken from imdb.com; written by: 'sillyman-2 (United Kingdom)'
Who’s in it. Kids stars Teppei Koike as Asato, Hiroshi Tamaki as Takeo, Chiaki Kuriyama as Shiho and Yuki Saito as Kyoko Ono, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kids tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kids (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kids worth watching?
- Kids holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kids?
- Kids stars Teppei Koike, Hiroshi Tamaki, Chiaki Kuriyama, Yuki Saito and Tasuku Nagaoka.
- When was Kids released?
- Kids was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.