Kite (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Kite is an action, thriller, crime and animation film directed by Yasuomi Umetsu, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Sawa may seem innocent and naive, but don’t be fooled. She is a cold-blooded killer, and if you’re on the wrong side of the law, you may be her next target. Not content to just watch as the imperfect justice system lets more and more criminals go loose every day, a detective decides to train the young Sawa to be his instrument of justice.
Who’s in it. Kite stars Kotomi Naruse as Sawa (voice), Shingo Oyamada as Oburi (voice), Gorou Shibusawa as Akai (voice) and Tatsuo Matoba as Kanie (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kite 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 Kite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kite 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 Kite (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kite worth watching?
- Kite holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kite?
- Kite stars Kotomi Naruse, Shingo Oyamada, Gorou Shibusawa, Tatsuo Matoba and Hiroshi Aida.
- When was Kite released?
- Kite was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.