XX: Beautiful Beast (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, XX: Beautiful Beast is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A hit-woman goes after the Japanese mafia with a mad-on after her sister is killed. Beautiful, seductive Ran (Kaori Shimamura) harbors a secret: By night, she's the deadly assassin known as the Black Orchid. Her newest assignment started as an ordinary hit, but now it threatens to pull her into a nightmare world of sex and murder. Toshiharu Ikeda, creator of the Evil Dead Trap series of films, directs this erotic, violent tale of underworld deception.
Who’s in it. XX: Beautiful Beast stars Kaori Shimamura as Ran / 'Black Orchid', Hakuryu, Takanori Higuchi and Dan Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, XX: Beautiful Beast 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 XX: Beautiful Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of XX: Beautiful Beast 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 XX: Beautiful Beast (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for XX: Beautiful Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is XX: Beautiful Beast worth watching?
- XX: Beautiful Beast holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in XX: Beautiful Beast?
- XX: Beautiful Beast stars Kaori Shimamura, Hakuryu, Takanori Higuchi, Dan Li and Takeshi Yamato.
- When was XX: Beautiful Beast released?
- XX: Beautiful Beast was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.