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Animation · Drama · Romance · 1h 27m · 2002

Millennium Actress

★ 7.9 / 10 · 1,111 votes JA
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Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.

Directed by Satoshi Kon Starring Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Showko Tsuda, Shozo Iizuka
AnimationDramaRomance
First releaseSep 14, 2002
Score7.9 / 10
Length1h 27m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Millennium Actress opened first in Denmark, Finland and Japan on September 14, 2002. The rollout continued across 9 countries, finishing in Italy on May 11, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on September 12, 2003. A digital release followed on December 15, 2022.

Release dates by country

DenmarkSep 14, 2002
FinlandSep 14, 2002
JapanSep 14, 2002
United StatesSep 12, 2003
South KoreaJul 9, 2004
FranceDec 18, 2019
GermanyNov 2, 2021
ThailandMay 16, 2024
ItalyMay 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Millennium Actress come out?

Millennium Actress was released on September 14, 2002.

When does Millennium Actress come out in United States?

Millennium Actress was released in United States on September 12, 2003.

When does Millennium Actress come out in Germany?

Millennium Actress was released in Germany on November 2, 2021.

When will Millennium Actress be available on streaming or digital?

Millennium Actress became available on digital platforms on December 15, 2022.

Who directed Millennium Actress?

Millennium Actress was directed by Satoshi Kon.

How long is Millennium Actress?

Millennium Actress has a runtime of 1h 27m.