Revolver (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1988, Revolver is an action, drama and crime film directed by Toshiya Fujita, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. When a gun belonging to a police officer is stolen, it ends up in the hands of a student, who decides to use it on a yakuza who beat him recently. Now the police officer is hot on the student’s trail, and he’s determined to prevent the gun from going off.

Who’s in it. Revolver stars Kenji Sawada as Nobuhiko Shimizu, Police Officer, Masatoshi Murakami as Susumu Idemizu, Shiori Sakura as Naoko Saeki and Satomi Tezuka as Setsuko Ozaki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Revolver 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 Revolver page.

If you liked it. Fans of Revolver 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 Revolver (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Revolver change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Revolver worth watching?
Revolver holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Revolver?
Revolver stars Kenji Sawada, Masatoshi Murakami, Shiori Sakura, Satomi Tezuka and Akira Emoto.
When was Revolver released?
Revolver was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.