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Kubi

2023Movie2 h 11 min

History
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes75%–

A brutally violent, tense history movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Lord Oda Nobunaga plans to control Japan where rival warlords battle by waging war against several clans. His vassal Araki Murashige stages a rebellion and promptly disappears.

Feels like

  • Japanese Feudal Era
  • Samurai Warfare
  • Political Intrigue
  • Betrayal and Rebellion
  • Historical Epic
  • Complex Characters
  • Violent Action
  • Psychological Drama
  • Power Struggles

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Takeshi Kitano
Written by
Takeshi Kitano, Takehiko Minato
Produced by
Satoshi Fukushima
Music by
Taro Iwashiro

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Facts

November 23, 2023 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 23, 2023
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kubi?"

Questions about Kubi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kubi?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kubi worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67).

Will Kubi make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Kubi?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Kubi a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

Is Kubi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.