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Yakuza Ladies

1986Movie2 h 0 min

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama movie about crime and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.

Feels like

  • Yakuza Drama
  • Female-Centric Crime
  • Intense Thriller
  • Family Loyalty
  • Underworld Brutality
  • Power Struggles
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Strong Protagonists
  • Socio-Political Themes

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Hideo Gosha
Written by
Kōji Takada, Shôko Ieda
Music by
Masaru Satō

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 15, 1986 · 2 h 0 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 15, 1986
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yakuza Ladies?"

Questions about Yakuza Ladies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yakuza Ladies?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Yakuza Ladies worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is there a sequel to Yakuza Ladies?

  1. Yakuza Ladies (1986)
  2. Yakuza Ladies 2 (1987)
  3. Yakuza Ladies 3 (1989)
  4. Yakuza Ladies: The Final Battle (1990)
  5. Yakuza Ladies Revisited (1991)
  6. Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2 (1993)
  7. Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell (1994)
  8. Yakuza Ladies: Blood Ties (1995)
  9. Yakuza Ladies: Dangerous Gamble (1996)
  10. Yakuza Ladies: Decision (1998)
  11. Yakuza Ladies: Red Murder (1999)
  12. Yakuza Ladies: I Want You Dead (1999)
  13. Yakuza Ladies: Revenge (2000)
  14. Yakuza Ladies: Companions in Hell (2001)
  15. Yakuza Ladies: Burning Desire (2005)
  16. Yakuza Ladies Neo (2013)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 16 in its series, followed by Yakuza Ladies 2 (1987).

Will I feel good after watching Yakuza Ladies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Yakuza Ladies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Yakuza Ladies in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.