The Machine Girl (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, The Machine Girl is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Noboru Iguchi, running about 96 minutes. “It's Payback Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of a young, Japanese schoolgirl is destroyed when her family is killed by a Ninja-Yakuza family. Her hand cut off, she replaces it with various machines-of-death, and seeks revenge.
Who’s in it. The Machine Girl stars Minase Yashiro as Ami Hyuga, Asami as Miki Sugihara, Yuya Ishikawa as Suguru Sugihara and Kentarô Shimazu as Ryûji Kimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Machine Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Philo, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Machine Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machine Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machine Girl (2008)?
- In US, The Machine Girl is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Philo and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Machine Girl worth watching?
- The Machine Girl holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Machine Girl?
- The Machine Girl stars Minase Yashiro, Asami, Yuya Ishikawa, Kentarô Shimazu and Honoka.
- When was The Machine Girl released?
- The Machine Girl was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.