Rikyu_
Original: 利休
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Starring
Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Hulu
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Rikyu was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’...
Rikyu is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 15m.
CAST (19)
Rentaro Mikuni
Rikyu
Yoshiko Mita
Riki's Wife
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Kyôko Kishida
Wife
Tanie Kitabayashi
Mother
Ryo Tamura
Lord Hidenaga
Matsumoto Hakuō II
Lord Oda
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Lord Ieyasu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
Mitsanari
Akira Kubo
Geni
KA
Keishi Arashi
Orike
Hisashi Igawa
Soji
Ichirō Zaitsu
Abbott Kokei
Hideo Kanze
Rikyu's Brother-in-Law
Masao Imafuku
Ceramist
RM
Ruis Marques
Stefano
Donald Richie
Priest
Sayoko Yamaguchi
Chieha
Kyōko Enami
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Original Title
利休
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (31 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rikyu about?
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
How long is Rikyu?
Rikyu has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in Rikyu?
The cast of Rikyu includes Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kyôko Kishida, Tanie Kitabayashi.
What is the rating of Rikyu?
Rikyu has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama