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The Yakuza

1974Movie1 h 52 minR

CrimeDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes51%72%

A violent, thrilling crime movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A man never forgets. A man pays his debts.

When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.

Feels like

  • Yakuza Culture
  • Film Noir Influenced
  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • American Expatriate
  • Japanese Organized Crime
  • Cultural Clash
  • Revenge
  • Masculine Code
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Sydney Pollack
Written by
Paul Schrader, Robert Towne, Leonard Schrader
Produced by
Sydney Pollack
Music by
Dave Grusin

Everyone

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Facts

December 21, 1974 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
December 21, 1974
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States, Japan
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
63 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Yakuza?"

Questions about The Yakuza

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Where can I stream The Yakuza?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Yakuza from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Yakuza worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 51%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (51).

Was The Yakuza a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.