Where to watch Takeshi Kitano in the UK
Find every Takeshi Kitano film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 16 September 2026.
Takeshi Kitano (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947), also known in Japan as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi), is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host. Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo Two Beat, before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's Violent Cop and garnered internatio…
Takeshi Kitano films streaming in the UK
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- MXC (2003) Cast
- Blood and Bones (2004) as Joon-pyong Kim
- Ghost in the Shell (2017) as Aramaki
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea (2013) Assistant Editor
- Battle Royale (2000) as Kitano
- Takeshi's Castle (2002) Creator
- Johnny Mnemonic (1995) as Takahashi
- Zatoichi (2003) Director
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) as Hara
- The Boss' Wife (1988) as Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman
- Fireworks (1997) Editor
- Today's Close-Up (1993) as 出演
- Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story (2019) as 古今亭志生
- Kikujiro (1999) Editor
- Boiling Point (1990) Director
- Brother (2000) Director
- Takeshi's Castle (1986) as Count Takeshi
- Sonatine (1993) Director
- Outrage (2010) Director
- A Scene at the Sea (1991) Director
- Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003) as Kitano
- Taboo (1999) as Toshizo Hijikata
- Violent Cop (1989) Director
- Kids Return (1996) Director
- Beyond Outrage (2012) Director
- Musashi (2003) as Munisai Shinmen
- Outrage Coda (2017) Director
- To Each His Own Cinema (2007) Director
- Asakusa Kid (2021) Novel
- Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015) Director
- Gonin (1995) as Ichiro Kyoya
- Dolls (2002) Director
- Izo (2004) as Chancellor
- The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor (1983) as Man at Racetrack
- Tokyo Eyes (1998) as Yakusa
- Citizen Kitano (2020) as Self
- Plankton Salesmen (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Dots and Lines (2007) as Jutaro Torikai
- Takeshis' (2005) Director
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Where can I watch Takeshi Kitano films in the UK?
Takeshi Kitano's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Takeshi Kitano's most popular films?
Most-watched Takeshi Kitano films currently: Blood and Bones (2004), Ghost in the Shell (2017), Battle Royale (2000), Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Zatoichi (2003).
What TV shows has Takeshi Kitano appeared in?
Selected TV credits: MXC (2003), Golden Horse Awards (1962), Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea (2013), Takeshi's Castle (2002), Today's Close-Up (1993).
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