Killing (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Killing is a drama and history film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 80 minutes. “Why must I kill?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Edo period Japan, a lone ronin spends time in a village helping the farmers tend to their land. To keep his sword skills sharp, he spars daily with a farmer's son. Meanwhile, the nation is in the midst of major unrest with civil war on the horizon. One day, a group of outlaw ronin enters the village.
Who’s in it. Killing stars Sosuke Ikematsu as Mokunoshin Tsuzuki, Yu Aoi as Yu, Tatsuya Nakamura as Sezaemon Genda and Ryusei Maeda as Ichisuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Killing has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing (2018)?
- In US, Killing is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killing worth watching?
- Killing holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Killing?
- Killing stars Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Nakamura, Ryusei Maeda and Shinya Tsukamoto.
- When was Killing released?
- Killing was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.