The Killing Game (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1978, The Killing Game is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The second movie of Tôru Murakawa's "Game" trilogy. After making a sensational hit, a hitman has gone into hiding for five years. When he comes back he bumps into two women that he has spared five years ago. Two rival yakuza bosses hire Narumi to kill the other. Will Narumi's sense of chivalry entrap him again?
Who’s in it. The Killing Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda as Shohei Narumi, Yutaka Nakajima as Misako Tsuyama, Gajiro Satoh as Egawa and Kai Atō as Bunta Izutsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Killing Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Game 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 Killing Game (1978)?
- In US, The Killing Game is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killing Game worth watching?
- The Killing Game holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killing Game?
- The Killing Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Yutaka Nakajima, Gajiro Satoh, Kai Atō and Hitoshi Ômae.
- When was The Killing Game released?
- The Killing Game was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.