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Crying Freeman

1988·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.9
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Where to watch

RetrocrushPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverseRetroCrush

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Lust, Larceny and Loyalty...

Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the world as the "Crying Freeman."
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Crew

Directed by:
Takaaki Yamashita, Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Daisuke Nishio
Written by:
Higashi Shimizu, Ryūnosuke Ono, Tatsunosuke Ohno

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Crying Freeman

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Where can I stream Crying Freeman legally?

RetrocrushPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverseRetroCrush

Crying Freeman is included with a subscription to Retrocrush, Eternal Family, and Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crying Freeman worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crying Freeman rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Crying Freeman have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

When did Crying Freeman air?

It ran from 1988 to 1994 and has ended.

What language is Crying Freeman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Crying Freeman?

3CADEUS

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