Nobody Knows (2004)
Kernel Score: 87% · 620 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2004-08-07
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch Nobody Knows
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Nobody Knows parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Nobody Knows is a somber PG-13 drama about children abandoned by their mother and left to fend for themselves.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts child neglect and hardship rather than physical violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yuya Yagira as Akira
- Ayu Kitaura as Kyoko
- Hiei Kimura as Shigeru
- Momoko Shimizu as Yuki
- Hanae Kan as Saki
- YOU as Keiko
- Ryo Kase as Hiroyama Jun
- Kazuyoshi Kushida as Yoshinaga
- Yukiko Okamoto as Eriko Yoshinaga
- Sei Hiraizumi as Tsukasa Nakanobu
Nobody Knows FAQ
Is Nobody Knows good?
Nobody Knows has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 620 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Nobody Knows?
In the US you can stream Nobody Knows on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Apple TV.
Is Nobody Knows OK for kids?
Nobody Knows is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Nobody Knows is a somber PG-13 drama about children abandoned by their mother and left to fend for themselves.
What movies are like Nobody Knows?
If you liked Nobody Knows, try Drive My Car, Landscape in the Mist, Cria! and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.