Nobody Knows
“Did mom really abandon us?”
In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves them and shows no sign of returning.
Where to watch Nobody Knows in United States
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Where is Nobody Knows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Nobody Knows
Nobody Knows is a 2004 Japanese-language drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The cast is led by Yuya Yagira, Ayu Kitaura, Hiei Kimura. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
Nobody Knows was produced by Engine Film, c-style, and Bandai Visual and made in Japan. It was released on August 7, 2004, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Writers
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Release date
- August 7, 2004
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Engine Film, c-style, Bandai Visual
Nobody Knows cast & crew
Nobody Knows was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and written by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
The cast features Yuya Yagira as Akira, Ayu Kitaura as Kyoko, Hiei Kimura as Shigeru, Momoko Shimizu as Yuki, Hanae Kan as Saki, and YOU as Keiko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Titi Matsumura, cinematography is by Yutaka Yamazaki, and it was produced by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Is Nobody Knows worth watching?
Nobody Knows holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 644 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Nobody Knows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nobody Knows
In United States, you can stream Nobody Knows on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Nobody Knows
Yuya Yagira
Akira
Ayu Kitaura
Kyoko
Hiei Kimura
Shigeru
Momoko Shimizu
Yuki
Hanae Kan
Saki
YOU
Keiko
Ryo Kase
Hiroyama Jun
Kazuyoshi Kushida
Yoshinaga
Yukiko Okamoto
Eriko Yoshinaga
Sei Hiraizumi
Tsukasa Nakanobu
Takako Tate
Sanae Miyajima
Yuichi Kimura
Sugihara
Nobody Knows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nobody Knows in United States?
Nobody Knows is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Nobody Knows on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Nobody Knows is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Nobody Knows in?
Nobody Knows is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nobody Knows?
Nobody Knows runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is Nobody Knows rated?
Nobody Knows is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 644 ratings.
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