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Tokyo Godfathers

2003·Movie·PG-13·92 min·7.9(1,524)

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.

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Where to watch Tokyo Godfathers in United States

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Where is Tokyo Godfathers streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Orange VOD, Sooner
SpainAmazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, dAnime Amazon ChannelApple 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
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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

Aya Okamoto

Miyuki (voice)

Yoshiaki Umegaki

Yoshiaki Umegaki

Hana (voice)

Tohru Emori

Tohru Emori

Gin (voice)

Satomi Korogi

Satomi Korogi

Kiyoko (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice)

Ryuji Saikachi

Ryuji Saikachi

Roujin (voice)

Kyoko Terase

Kyoko Terase

Sachiko (voice)

Rikiya Koyama

Rikiya Koyama

Shinrou (voice)

Hiroya Ishimaru

Hiroya Ishimaru

Yasuo (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Taxi Driver (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Isha (voice)

Yusaku Yara

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.

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