The Killing Game

1978·Movie
1h 32min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Killing Game fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

The second movie of Tôru Murakawa's "Game" trilogy. After making a sensational hit, a hitman has gone into hiding for five years. When he comes back he bumps into two women that he has spared five years ago. Two rival yakuza bosses hire Narumi to kill the other. Will Narumi's sense of chivalry entrap him again?
Yakuza HitmanChivalryJapanese Crime ThrillerStylish ActionMoral Conflict1970s CinemaGunfightsLoyaltyNoir Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Yōichi Sai, Tōru Murakawa
Written by:
Susumu Saji, Koji Harima
Produced by:
Mitsuru Kurosawa, Ryoji Ito
Composed by:
Yuji Ohno

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Where can I stream The Killing Game legally?

ARROW

The Killing Game is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Killing Game worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killing Game rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Killing Game?

1 h 32 min

The Killing Game runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Killing Game in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Killing Game?

5CAGBIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killing Game in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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