Death Note (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, Death Note is a thriller, fantasy and mystery film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, running about 126 minutes. “The battle of wits begins. Whose side are you on?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Light Yagami finds the "Death Note," a notebook with the power to kill, and decides to create a Utopia by killing the world's criminals, and soon the world's greatest detective, "L," is hired to find the mysterious murderer. An all out battle between the two greatest minds on earth begins and the winner will control the world.
Who’s in it. Death Note stars Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami, Kenichi Matsuyama as L, Asaka Seto as Naomi Misora and Shigeki Hosokawa as Raye Iwamatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Death Note has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Note page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Note tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Note (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Note change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Note worth watching?
- Death Note holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death Note?
- Death Note stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Asaka Seto, Shigeki Hosokawa and Erika Toda.
- When was Death Note released?
- Death Note was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.