Initial D (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Initial D is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his father's Toyota AE86.
Who’s in it. Initial D stars Jay Chou as Takumi Fujiwara, Jordan Chan as Kyouichi Sudou, Shawn Yue as Takeshi Nakazato and Anthony Wong as Bunta 'Tofuman' Fujiwara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Initial D has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Initial D page.
If you liked it. Fans of Initial D 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 Initial D (2005)?
- In US, Initial D is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Initial D worth watching?
- Initial D holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Initial D?
- Initial D stars Jay Chou, Jordan Chan, Shawn Yue, Anthony Wong and Kenny Bee.
- When was Initial D released?
- Initial D was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.