KOKUHO: THE KABUKI MASTER

In UK and Irish Cinemas - Spring 2026

Set over 5 decades, a story of conflicting crime and culture through the Yakuza and Kabuki.

Japan’s entry for the Oscars 2026: 2 Shortlisted Nominations for International Film and Makeup & Hair

Top Grossing Japanese Live Action film of all time

“This films is so special even Tom Cruise couldn’t stop himself from admiring it” FandomWire

“Exceptional … must see on the Big Screen … every actor is extraordinary … takes you inside a Japanese artform … elegant direction … a personal story and a cultural experience we can all identify with”
Tom Cruise

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UK version coming soon

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Japan / 2025 / 270 min

DIRECTED BY

Sang-Il Lee

STARRING

Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai, Tokyo Vice)
Masatoshi Nagase (Paterson, Mystery Train)
Ryusei Yokohama
Ryo Yoshizawa

KEY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS

Cannes Film Festival - World Premiere
Toronto Film Festival - Official Selection
Shanghai Film Festival - Official Selection
Busan Film Festival - Official Selection
Palm Springs Film Festival - Official Selection