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Yakuza Apocalypse

2015Movie1 h 55 min

Horror
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic625.0Rotten Tomatoes62%40%

A brutally violent, dreamlike action movie about crime and fantasy.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if 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

The Great War of the Underworld.

When young protege Akira Kageyama is bitten by his dying vampire boss, Genyo Kamiura, he must get used to his new powers before seeking revenge.

Feels like

  • Japanese Vampire Yakuza
  • Gore-soaked Action Comedy
  • Surreal & Grotesque
  • Over-the-Top Violence
  • Cult Film Potential
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Action-Horror Hybrid
  • Visually Stylish
  • Gang Warfare

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Takashi Miike
Written by
Yoshitaka Yamaguchi
Produced by
Misako Saka, Yoshinori Chiba, Shinjiro Nishimura
Music by
Koji Endo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 21, 2015 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 21, 2015
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Horror, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$12,756
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Agony of the Feet, Batter Up! +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Batter Up!
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Cross Counter
  • Daywalking Vampire
  • Frog Men
  • Important Haircut
  • Kaiju
  • Katana Superiority
  • Off with His Head!
  • One-Man Army

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Yakuza Apocalypse?"

Questions about Yakuza Apocalypse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yakuza Apocalypse?

The RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Yakuza Apocalypse is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Yakuza Apocalypse worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (62 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Will Yakuza Apocalypse make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Will Yakuza Apocalypse scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Is Yakuza Apocalypse in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.