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MOVIE

Ikiru

生きる
TMDb8.3IMDbView on IMDb ↗1952-10-09· 143 min
Drama

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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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Ikiru” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.

Where to watch Ikiru in United Kingdom

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 21 Jul 2026.

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