Bonds (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, Bonds is a drama and crime film directed by Kichitaro Negishi, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Tetsuro Haga is a troubled gangster, living under the assumed identity Ise for ten years, to escape jail for gunning down his cruel adoptive father. His life begins to unravel when a journalist following him takes an interest in the wife of a boyhood chum, and the wife of another close friend takes an interest in Ise. A couple of murders later, Ise/Haga goes on the run and also sets out for revenge.
Who’s in it. Bonds stars Koji Yakusho as Takaaki Ise / Tetsuro Haga, Ken Watanabe as Detective Sako Akio, Yumi Asou and Katsuo Nakamura as Makoto Kayano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bonds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bonds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bonds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bonds (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bonds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bonds worth watching?
- Bonds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bonds?
- Bonds stars Koji Yakusho, Ken Watanabe, Yumi Asou, Katsuo Nakamura and Yousuke Saito.
- When was Bonds released?
- Bonds was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.