Where to watch Ikiru (1952) in the UK
Ikiru (1952) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
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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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Ikiru.
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Takashi ShimuraKanji Watanabe -
Haruo TanakaSakai -
Nobuo KanekoMitsuo, son of Kanji -
Bokuzen HidariOhara -
Miki OdagiriToyo -
Shinichi HimoriKimura -
Minoru ChiakiNoguchi -
Minosuke YamadaSubordinate Clerk Saito
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Ikiru — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Ikiru in the UK?
Ikiru (1952) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Ikiru?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Ikiru?
Yes. Ikiru can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Ikiru on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Ikiru is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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