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Shinjuku Incident

2009·Movie
1h 59min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

They destroyed his life... Now he'll destroy them all.

A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal organizations on the planet.
Gritty Crime DramaImmigrant UnderworldTriad WarfareBleak & ViolentCharacter-Driven TragedyUrban Neo-NoirRevenge ThrillerSocial CommentaryUnflinching Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shinjuku Incident

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Where can I stream Shinjuku Incident legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shinjuku Incident worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shinjuku Incident rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shinjuku Incident?

1 h 59 min

Shinjuku Incident runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shinjuku Incident?

Critics62
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Shinjuku Incident much the same way.

Was Shinjuku Incident a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 36% of its budget.

What language is Shinjuku Incident in?

cnJapaneseChineseEnglish

It was made in cn, with some Japanese, Chinese, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Thailand.

In how many countries can I watch Shinjuku Incident?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shinjuku Incident in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shinjuku Incident use?

Counterfeit CashDowner EndingLet Me at Him!Dub Name ChangeMob WarAn Immigrant's TaleMy God, What Have I Done?Fell Off the Back of a TruckAn Arm and a LegAnti-VillainMake an Example of ThemI Want My Beloved to Be Happyand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Shinjuku Incident, including Counterfeit Cash, Downer Ending, Let Me at Him!.