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Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon

1994Movie1 h 45 min

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–33%

A violent, spectacular adventure movie about fantasy and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

After killing his brother, Prince Yamato is banished from his father's kingdom until he can bring his dangerous powers under control. On his journey, he meets and joins with the magical priestess Oto, and together they go to fight against an evil god that has been ravaging the Earth in the form of an enormous hydra. Will Yamato ever return home to reclaim his rightful place on the throne?

Feels like

  • Japanese Mythology
  • Hero's Journey
  • Epic Fantasy Adventure
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Clash of Gods
  • Magical Priestess
  • Ancient Japan
  • Good vs Evil

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Takao Okawara
Written by
Wataru Mimura
Produced by
Shogo Tomiyama, Takahide Morichi, Ritsuko Suzuki
Music by
Kiyoko Ogino

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Facts

July 9, 1994 · 1 h 45 min · Violence

Released
July 9, 1994
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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3 questions, like "Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon worth watching?"

Questions about Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon

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Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.