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Yakuza Graveyard

1976·Movie
1h 37min
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyNight Flight+FandorFlixFling

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Relentless energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

A police investigator cracks down on yakuza business, but once he realizes the police are in negotiations with certain factions, he sides with his own syndicate of choice.
Gritty Yakuza DramaPolice CorruptionAnti-Hero NarrativeMoral AmbiguityJapanese Crime CinemaIntense ThrillerLoyalty and BetrayalBleak WorldviewCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Kinji Fukasaku, Hideo Suzuki
Written by:
Kazuo Kasahara
Produced by:
Norimichi Matsudaira
Composed by:
Toshiaki Tsushima, Hiroo Nozu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Yakuza Graveyard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yakuza Graveyard legally?

PhiloKanopyNight Flight+FandorFlixFlingAsianCrushDarkroomEternal Family

Yakuza Graveyard is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, FlixFling, and AsianCrush in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Yakuza Graveyard worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Yakuza Graveyard rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Yakuza Graveyard?

1 h 37 min

Yakuza Graveyard runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Yakuza Graveyard?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Yakuza Graveyard higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Yakuza Graveyard in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Yakuza Graveyard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yakuza Graveyard in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Yakuza Graveyard use?

All the Other ReindeerThe AlcoholicTurn in Your BadgeWhat the Hell, Hero?Honor Before ReasonDa ChiefGoing NativeCowboy CopMake It Look Like an AccidentTrue CompanionsStop, or I Will Shoot!Yakuzaand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Yakuza Graveyard, including All the Other Reindeer, The Alcoholic, Turn in Your Badge.