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Canary (2004): Cast & Box Office

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Canary is a 2004 drama directed by Akihiko Shiota, starring Hidetoshi Nishijima as Akira Izawa, Makiko Watanabe and Noriko Eguchi. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $504 worldwide.

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Canary (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Akihiko Shiota
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Canary About?

The premise of Canary without spoilers.

Abandoned by their families, two children find each other amid the devastation of Tokyo’s 1995 sarin gas subway attack. Their fragile bond grows as they confront the terror unleashed by the Aum Shinrikyo cult, portraying a poignant, true‑story‑based portrait of survival and loss.

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Cast & crew

Canary Cast & Characters

Hidetoshi Nishijima leads the cast as Akira Izawa, with Makiko Watanabe and Noriko Eguchi as Kimura. Directed by Akihiko Shiota; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Akihiko Shiota

More films directed by Akihiko Shiota, best-rated first: Wet Woman in the Wind, Sasayaki, The World of You and Farewell Song.

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Box office

Canary Box Office

Canary grossed $504 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$504

US & Canada
$504
Videos

Canary Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Canary.

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Details

Canary Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Kanaria” and “金丝雀”.

Also known as
  • Kanaria
  • 金丝雀
  • 카나리아
  • Kanárek

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FAQ

Canary FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Canary, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Canary?

Canary runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Canary released?

Canary was released on November 20, 2004.

Who directed Canary?

Canary was directed by Akihiko Shiota.

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Who is in the cast of Canary?

Canary stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Akira Izawa, Makiko Watanabe and Noriko Eguchi as Kimura, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Canary make at the box office?

Canary grossed $504 worldwide.

Does Canary have a post-credit scene?

No. Canary has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Canary in?

The original language of Canary is Japanese.

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