Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,476 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2003-12-05
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Tokyo Godfathers
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Tokyo Godfathers parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Tokyo Godfathers is a PG-13 animated drama following three homeless people in Tokyo who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — One of the main characters is depicted as alcoholic, with a review noting a fondness for gin.
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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Director
Cast
- Aya Okamoto as Miyuki (voice)
- Yoshiaki Umegaki as Hana (voice)
- Tohru Emori as Gin (voice)
- Satomi Korogi as Kiyoko (voice)
- Mamiko Noto as Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice)
- Ryuji Saikachi as Roujin (voice)
- Kyoko Terase as Sachiko (voice)
- Rikiya Koyama as Shinrou (voice)
- Hiroya Ishimaru as Yasuo (voice)
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Tokyo Godfathers FAQ
Is Tokyo Godfathers good?
Tokyo Godfathers has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,476 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Tokyo Godfathers?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Tokyo Godfathers OK for kids?
Tokyo Godfathers is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Tokyo Godfathers is a PG-13 animated drama following three homeless people in Tokyo who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve.
What movies are like Tokyo Godfathers?
If you liked Tokyo Godfathers, try The Boy and the Beast, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, My Life as a Zucchini and The Plague Dogs.