Achilles and the Tortoise
Seen it?2008 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano
- Takeshi KitanoMachisu
- Kanako HiguchiSachiko
- Yûrei YanagiYoung Machisu
- Kumiko AsoYoung Sachiko
- Akira NakaoRisuke Kuramochi
- Mariko TsutsuiHaru Kuramochi
- Masatô IbuAkio Kikuta
- Nao OmoriArt Dealer
- Ren OsugiTomisuke Kuramochi
- Aya EnjojiTomisuke's Wife