Golgo 13

1973·Movie
1h 44min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

RetrocrushAsianCrushPlexFawesomeCineverse

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Live-action adaptation of the hit manga. Golgo 13, also known by the pseudonym Duke Togo, is a professional assassin. His age and birthplace are unknown and there is no consensus in the worldwide intelligence community as to his true identity. Most of his jobs are completed through the use of a customized, scoped M16 rifle. Golgo 13 is contracted to kill Boss Goa, the head of a worldwide crime syndicate responsible for drugs, weapons, and human trafficking.
Cold-Blooded Assassin ThrillerHigh-Stakes Sniper ActionGritty Crime DramaStoic Protagonist StudyVisceral ViolenceNoir AtmosphereProfessional Hitman LoreTense StandoffsUnderground Criminal WorldEfficient Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Junya Satō
Written by:
Takao Saito, Takao Saito, K. Motomitsu
Produced by:
Kōji Shundō, Morteza Jafari, Sunao Sakagami
Composed by:
Chūji Kinoshita

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Golgo 13

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Golgo 13 legally?

RetrocrushAsianCrushPlexFawesomeCineverseMidnight PulpRetroCrush

Golgo 13 is included with a subscription to Retrocrush, AsianCrush, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Golgo 13 worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Golgo 13 rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Golgo 13?

1 h 44 min

Golgo 13 runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is Golgo 13 in?

JapaneseEnglishPersian

It was made in Japanese, with some English, Persian. Produced in Japan, Iran.

In how many countries can I watch Golgo 13?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Golgo 13 in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Golgo 13 use?

Bittersweet EndingUndercover as LoversHostage SituationAdaptational SexualityR-Rated OpeningBoom, Headshot!Right-Hand CatAdaptation DistillationIKEA WeaponryHuman TraffickersHeroic SacrificeSedgwick Speechand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Golgo 13, including Bittersweet Ending, Undercover as Lovers, Hostage Situation.

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