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Synopsis
Nagasaki, 1964 – After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals… one of them will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of kabuki.
Metrics
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,219 | $95,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,012 | $95,000,000 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 14th, 2025 (Oscar Qualifying Run) by GKIDS February 6th, 2026 (Limited) by GKIDS |
| International Releases: | June 6th, 2025 (Limited) (Japan)
November 13th, 2025 (Limited) (Australia) November 19th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kokuho (국보) (South Korea) December 11th, 2025 (Limited) (Australia) December 24th, 2025 (Limited), released as Le maitre du kabuki (France) ... Show all releases |
| Running Time: | 175 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1960s, Set in Japan, Cannes Film Festival 2025 |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Myriagon Studio, GKIDS |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |