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Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects

1989·Movie
1h 37min·R
22
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Desire. Temptation. Revenge.

A brutal Los Angeles police lieutenant is determined to bust up an organization that forces underage girls into prostitution.
ExploitationCrime ThrillerUndercover InvestigationVice SquadL.A. UnderworldViolentGritty Realism80s Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects

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Where can I stream Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects legally?

Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects worth watching?

22
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 19). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects?

1 h 37 min

Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects?

Critics19
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects higher (45) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What language is Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects use?

The ChikanBig BadInterrupted IntimacyInformed AttractivenessShoot the Shaggy DogYo-Yo Plot PointSex SlaveSuicide by PillsIronyLaser-Guided KarmaBullying a DragonTroubled Sympathetic Bigotand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects, including The Chikan, Big Bad, Interrupted Intimacy.