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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

1991Movie1 h 33 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes89%85%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about crime and class and money.

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system, found "guilty" of the manslaughter of an infamous crime boss.

Feels like

  • Gore-soaked spectacle
  • Over-the-top martial arts
  • Dystopian prison
  • Brutal and unflinching
  • Cult film
  • Exploitation
  • Hyperviolent
  • Hong Kong action cinema

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Lam Ngai-chai
Written by
Lam Ngai-chai
Produced by
Chan Dung Chow
Music by
Philip Chan Fei-Lit

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Facts

October 5, 1991 · 1 h 33 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 5, 1991
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Berserk Button, Jabba Table Manners, Death by Adaptation +9

  • Berserk Button
  • Jabba Table Manners
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Sequel Hook
  • Rated M for Manly
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Rank Scales with Asskicking
  • Angrish
  • One-Winged Angel
  • The Speechless
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Invincible Hero

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky?"

Questions about Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

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Where can I stream Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky?

Criterion

In the United States, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky streams on Criterion. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 1 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky use?

Berserk ButtonJabba Table MannersDeath by AdaptationSequel HookRated M for ManlyLaser-Guided KarmaRank Scales with AsskickingAngrishOne-Winged AngelThe SpeechlessAerith and BobInvincible Heroand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Berserk Button, Jabba Table Manners, and Death by Adaptation.