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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

2004Movie2 h 19 min

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–25%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about sports and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.

Feels like

  • Tragic Biopic
  • Sumo & Pro Wrestling
  • Korean Identity Crisis
  • Historical Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • National Heroism
  • Sports Industry Critique
  • Powerful Lead Performance

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Song Hae-sung
Written by
Song Hae-sung
Produced by
Tcha Sung-jai, Kim Sun-ah
Music by
Lee Jae-jin

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Facts

December 15, 2004 · 2 h 19 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 15, 2004
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
South Korea
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?"

Questions about Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire in English?

KoreanJapanese

No, it was made in Korean, with some Japanese.