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Helpless

1996Movie1 h 20 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Believing his boss double-crossed him, recently released gangster Yasuo is on his way to find the betrayer, but before setting out, he asks Kenji to care for his mentally challenged sister and a mysterious black bag.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Shinji Aoyama
Written by
Shinji Aoyama

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Facts

July 27, 1996 · 1 h 20 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 27, 1996
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Helpless?"

Questions about Helpless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Helpless?

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

Is Helpless worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching Helpless?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Helpless in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.