One Cut of the Dead (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2017, One Cut of the Dead is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Shinichiro Ueda, running about 96 minutes. “Don't Stop Shooting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Things go badly for a hack director and film crew shooting a low-budget zombie movie in an abandoned Japanese World War II facility, when they are attacked by real zombies. Or, that's what it says on the tin, but this is the story of how it really happened.
Who’s in it. One Cut of the Dead stars Takayuki Hamatsu as Director Higurashi, Yuzuki Akiyama as Chinatsu, Kazuaki Nagaya as Kazuaki Kamiya and Harumi Shuhama as Nao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, One Cut of the Dead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Cut of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Cut of the Dead 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 One Cut of the Dead (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Cut of the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Cut of the Dead worth watching?
- One Cut of the Dead holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Cut of the Dead?
- One Cut of the Dead stars Takayuki Hamatsu, Yuzuki Akiyama, Kazuaki Nagaya, Harumi Shuhama and Mao.
- When was One Cut of the Dead released?
- One Cut of the Dead was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.