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Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

2009Movie2 h 10 min

DramaThriller
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

Kaiji Ito moves to Japan after graduating from high school. Unable to find a job and frustrated with society at large, Kaiji spends his days gambling, vandalizing cars, and drinking booze. Two years later and his life is no better.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Tōya Satō
Written by
Nobuyuki Fukumoto, Mika Ohmori
Produced by
Masatoshi Yamaguchi, Naoto Fujimura
Music by
Yugo Kanno

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Facts

October 10, 2009 · 2 h 10 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 10, 2009
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Determined Defeatist, Rage Against the Reflection, Bookends +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?"

Questions about Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler use?

Determined DefeatistRage Against the ReflectionBookendsAdaptational Alternate EndingCreator CameoCompressed AdaptationI Know You Know I KnowSequel HookWork Off the DebtGender FlipAbled in the AdaptationCane Fuand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Determined Defeatist, Rage Against the Reflection, and Bookends.