Nobody Knows (2004)
Japanese · Drama · 141 min
★ 8.0 Solid 694 ratings
Released 7 Aug 2004
Page updated 20 Oct 2026
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Audience★ 8.0 from 694 ratings on TMDB
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Nobody Knows is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Nobody Knows rates well above most Japanese films. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 694 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 141 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of Japanese drama. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 694 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves them and shows no sign of returning.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Cast

Yuya Yagira
Akira

Ayu Kitaura
Kyoko

Hiei Kimura
Shigeru

Momoko Shimizu
Yuki

Hanae Kan
Saki

YOU
Keiko
Where to watch in Japan
U-NEXT
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Is Nobody Knows worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences and critics agree. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 21m of Japanese drama. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Where can I watch Nobody Knows?
You can stream Nobody Knows in Japan on U-NEXT.
When is Nobody Knows coming to streaming?
Nobody Knows is already streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What language is Nobody Knows in?
Nobody Knows is a Japanese film (Drama).
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