Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler is a thriller and drama film directed by Tōya Satō, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Kaiji Ito moves to Japan after graduating from high school. Unable to find a job and frustrated with society at large, Kaiji spends his days gambling, vandalizing cars, and drinking booze. Two years later and his life is no better. A debt collector named Endo arrives to collect money owed. The debt collector offers two choices to Kaiji: spend 10 years paying off his loan or board a gambling boat for one night to repay his debt & possibly make a boat load of money. Could the debt collector Endo actually be setting up Kaiji? One way or another, for Kaiji it's going to be the night of his life.
Who’s in it. Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler stars Tatsuya Fujiwara as Kaiji Ito, Kenichi Matsuyama as Makoto Sahara, Taro Yamamoto as Joji Funai and Teruyuki Kagawa as Yukio Tonegawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler worth watching?
- Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?
- Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Taro Yamamoto, Teruyuki Kagawa and Yuki Amami.
- When was Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler released?
- Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.