Fireworks
“Work is all I've ever known.”
Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With his wife suffering from leukemia and his business partner paralyzed from a brutal gangster attack, Nishi borrows from a yakuza loan shark and then robs a bank to clear his debt.
Where to watch Fireworks in United States
Google Play Movies
YouTubeClick a service to open Fireworks there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Fireworks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | Google Play Movies |
About Fireworks
Fireworks is a 1997 Japanese-language crime and drama film directed by Takeshi Kitano. The cast is led by Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Fireworks was produced by Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, and TV Tokyo and made in Japan. It was released on October 30, 1997, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers
- Takeshi Kitano
- Release date
- October 30, 1997
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, TV Tokyo
Fireworks cast & crew
Fireworks was directed by Takeshi Kitano and written by Takeshi Kitano.
The cast features Takeshi Kitano as Yoshitaka Nishi, Kayoko Kishimoto as Nishi's Wife, Ren Osugi as Horibe, Susumu Terajima as Nakamura, Tetsu Watanabe as Junkyard Owner, and Hakuryu as Yakuza Hitman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Hideo Yamamoto, and it was produced by Yasushi Tsuge and Takio Yoshida.
Is Fireworks worth watching?
Fireworks holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 782 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Fireworks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fireworks
Fireworks isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Fireworks
Takeshi Kitano
Yoshitaka Nishi
Kayoko Kishimoto
Nishi's Wife
Ren Osugi
Horibe
Susumu Terajima
Nakamura
Tetsu Watanabe
Junkyard Owner
Hakuryu
Yakuza Hitman
Yasuei Yakushiji
Criminal
Tarô Itsumi
Kudo
Kenichi Yajima
Doctor
Makoto Ashikawa
Tanaka
Yuko Daike
Tanaka's Widow
Tsumami Edamame
Businessman Throwing Rocks
Fireworks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fireworks in United States?
Fireworks is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Fireworks in?
Fireworks is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fireworks?
Fireworks runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Fireworks rated?
Fireworks is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 782 ratings.
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