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Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2

2023·Movie
1h 59min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
IMDb7.2

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The main character, Baian Fujieda, is a dark hero who has two faces: one as a skilled acupuncturist who saves lives, and the other as a criminal who buries evil that cannot be kept alive for the sake of others. Popular writer Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series of the same title, on which the film "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is based, is a blockbuster bestseller with a total of over 6 million copies in print and has been made into a timeless entertainment film many times in Japan. Many famous actors have played the role of Baian, including Ken Watanabe. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Shotaro Ikenami's birth. In the anniversary year of 2023, a new "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is born.
Japanese Period DramaMoral AmbiguityAcupuncturist AssassinHistorical CrimeRevenge TaleSocial JusticeComplex CharactersAction & IntrigueExistential Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Shunsaku Kawake
Written by:
Sumio Ōmori, Shotaro Ikenami
Produced by:
Tomoyuki Miyagawa, Junya Ashida, Hideki Yoshijo
Composed by:
Kenji Kawai

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Where can I stream Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 legally?

Prime

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Is Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2?

1 h 59 min

Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 runs 1 h 59 min.

What language is Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2?

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