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Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.
Kids Return is a 1996 Japanese drama following two delinquent friends whose paths diverge after dropping out of school—one pursuing boxing, the other drawn into organized crime. Directed by Takeshi Kitano, the film explores how harsh reality tests their friendship as they navigate very different underworlds.
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Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: South Korea
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Available to stream in South Korea— but not in United States.
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In cinemas
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No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Japan
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Ken KanekoMasaru
Masanobu AndoShinji
Leo MorimotoHomeroom Teacher
Hatsuo YamayaBoxing Club Manager
Mitsuko OkaSachiko's Mother
Yuko DaikeSachiko
Ryo IshibashiLocal Yakuza Chief
Susumu TerajimaNo. 2 in Local Gang
Moro MorookaHayashi- Michisuke KashiwayaHiroshi
- Atsuki UedaReiko
- Koichi ShigehisaTrainer
Masami ShimojōYakuza Chairman- Yoshitaka ÔtsukaShort-hair Delinquent
Kanji TsudaKazuo
Trailer
Kids Return (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Kids Return — frequently asked
When was Kids Return released?
Kids Return premiered on July 27, 1996.
What is Kids Return about?
The film follows Shinji and Masaru, two school troublemakers who drop out and take opposite paths: Shinji becomes a small-time boxer while Masaru joins a yakuza gang, testing their friendship as they encounter life's harsh realities.
Who directed Kids Return?
The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano, a renowned Japanese filmmaker known for blending crime drama with character-driven storytelling.
Is Kids Return available to watch?
Yes, as a released 1996 film, Kids Return is available through various streaming platforms and home video formats, though availability varies by region.
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