Yellow Dragon (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 2005, Yellow Dragon is a science fiction film directed by Tsutomu Kashima, running about 98 minutes. “When the mobs are chasing after a girl for the antidote for the evil drug, "Yellow Dragon", one man tries to protect her at the risk of his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jun (Miyamoto) is a girl who is rumored to hold the key to the antibody to an infamous evil drug her father created known as Yellow Dragon. She is forced to go on the run from the various mobsters who want to know Yellow Dragon's secrets. To honor a promise he made to her father, former special forces operative Go (Kurata) pledges to protect her and the secrets of her strange birth.
Who’s in it. Yellow Dragon stars Yasuaki Kurata as Gouzaburo "Go" Azuma, Michael Chan, Maki Miyamoto as Jun and Shôei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Yellow Dragon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Dragon tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Dragon (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Dragon worth watching?
- Yellow Dragon holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Dragon?
- Yellow Dragon stars Yasuaki Kurata, Michael Chan, Maki Miyamoto, Shôei and Shouei.
- When was Yellow Dragon released?
- Yellow Dragon was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.