

Tokyo Godfathers
“Meet the ultimate dysfunctional family.”
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Where to watch Tokyo Godfathers in United States
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Where is Tokyo Godfathers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 Japanese-language animation, drama and comedy film directed by Satoshi Kon. The cast is led by Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tohru Emori. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Tokyo Godfathers was produced by Madhouse, Sony Pictures, and dentsu and made in Japan. It was released on December 5, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
- Writers
- Satoshi Kon, Keiko Nobumoto
- Release date
- December 5, 2003
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Madhouse, Sony Pictures, dentsu
Tokyo Godfathers cast & crew
Tokyo Godfathers was directed by Satoshi Kon and written by Satoshi Kon and Keiko Nobumoto.
The cast features Aya Okamoto as Miyuki (voice), Yoshiaki Umegaki as Hana (voice), Tohru Emori as Gin (voice), Satomi Korogi as Kiyoko (voice), Mamiko Noto as Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice), and Ryuji Saikachi as Roujin (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keiichi Suzuki, cinematography is by Katsutoshi Sugai, and it was produced by Taro Maki and Masao Takiyama.
Is Tokyo Godfathers worth watching?
Tokyo Godfathers holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,524 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and comedy, Tokyo Godfathers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tokyo Godfathers
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Cast of Tokyo Godfathers

Aya Okamoto
Miyuki (voice)

Yoshiaki Umegaki
Hana (voice)

Tohru Emori
Gin (voice)

Satomi Korogi
Kiyoko (voice)

Mamiko Noto
Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice)

Ryuji Saikachi
Roujin (voice)

Kyoko Terase
Sachiko (voice)

Rikiya Koyama
Shinrou (voice)

Hiroya Ishimaru
Yasuo (voice)

Koichi Yamadera
Taxi Driver (voice)

Akio Otsuka
Isha (voice)

Yusaku Yara
Ishida (voice)
Tokyo Godfathers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tokyo Godfathers in United States?
Tokyo Godfathers is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Tokyo Godfathers on Hoopla?
Yes — Tokyo Godfathers is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Tokyo Godfathers in?
Tokyo Godfathers is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tokyo Godfathers?
Tokyo Godfathers runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Tokyo Godfathers rated?
Tokyo Godfathers is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,524 ratings.











