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Ley Lines

1999·Movie
1h 45min

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
Yakuza FilmOutsider PerspectiveJapanese UnderbellyUrban CrimeImmigration IssuesViolence and DespairYouth RebellionSocial Outcasts

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Where can I stream Ley Lines legally?

Ley Lines is included with a subscription to Philo and ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ley Lines worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ley Lines rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Ley Lines?

1 h 45 min

Ley Lines runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Ley Lines in?

JapaneseChinese

It was made in Japanese, with some Chinese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ley Lines?

6CAGBGGIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ley Lines in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.