Perfect Days
Seen it?2023 | 124 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$27 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 482K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wim Wenders
- Koji YakushoHirayama
- Tokio EmotoTakashi
- Arisa NakanoNiko
- Aoi YamadaAya
- Yumi AsoKeiko
- Sayuri IshikawaMama
- Tomokazu MiuraTomoyama
- Min TanakaHomeless
- Miyako TanakaOld Lady with Brush
- Ron MizumaBusinessman