Code Between Brothers 5 (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1967, Code Between Brothers 5 is a drama and crime film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Saburo Kitajima, one of Japan’s most famous Enka singers, returns in the fifth of the Kyodai Jingi series. During the early 20th century, Ryuji from Asakusa, a wandering yakuza, joins the Narumi Family in Yokohama. However, when he confronts Shiotaro, the head of the rival family, Ryuji takes a liking to him. He ends up leaving his current family, and becomes close to Shiotaro like brothers swearing to become a full-fledged yakuza.
Who’s in it. Code Between Brothers 5 stars Saburo Kitajima, Kyōsuke Machida, Naoko Kubo and Yukiko Ninomiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Code Between Brothers 5 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 Code Between Brothers 5 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Code Between Brothers 5 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Code Between Brothers 5 (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Code Between Brothers 5 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Code Between Brothers 5 worth watching?
- Code Between Brothers 5 holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Code Between Brothers 5?
- Code Between Brothers 5 stars Saburo Kitajima, Kyōsuke Machida, Naoko Kubo, Yukiko Ninomiya and Tatsuo Endō.
- When was Code Between Brothers 5 released?
- Code Between Brothers 5 was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.
