Shenmue: The Movie (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Shenmue: The Movie is an action, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Yu Suzuki, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. On November 29, 1986, Ryo Hazuki returns home to his family dojo to witness his father, Iwao Hazuki, battling with a man dressed in Chinese attire, who demands he hand over an item known as the Dragon Mirror. Iwao is murdered and Ryo embarks on a quest for revenge.
Who’s in it. Shenmue: The Movie stars Masaya Matsukaze as Ryo Hazuki, Hiroshi Fujioka as Iwao Hazuki, Takahiro Sakurai as Lan Di and Megumi Yasue as Nozomi Harasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Shenmue: The Movie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shenmue: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shenmue: The Movie 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 Shenmue: The Movie (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shenmue: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shenmue: The Movie worth watching?
- Shenmue: The Movie holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shenmue: The Movie?
- Shenmue: The Movie stars Masaya Matsukaze, Hiroshi Fujioka, Takahiro Sakurai, Megumi Yasue and Kazuhiro Tsuboi.
- When was Shenmue: The Movie released?
- Shenmue: The Movie was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.