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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather

1982Movie2 h 26 min

Crime
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Onimasa is the egocentric boss of a small yakuza clan on Shikoku Island, whose criminal duties conflict with his self-image as a chivalrous samurai. His struggles with his boss, the Shikoku Godfather, and the tumultuous life of his adopted daughter, Matsue, form the backdrop of this epic tale of justice, obedience, and bloody vengeance.

Feels like

  • Yakuza
  • Historical Drama
  • Crime
  • Family Saga
  • Social Commentary
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Loyalty and Vengeance
  • Complex Characters

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Hideo Gosha
Written by
Kōji Takada, Tomiko Miyao
Produced by
Kyo Namura, Takeshi Endô
Music by
Mitsuaki Kanno

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Facts

June 5, 1982 · 2 h 26 min · Violence

Released
June 5, 1982
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

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In the United States, Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather streams on Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.