Badboys (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, Badboys is an action and drama film directed by Takashi Kubota, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1970s, director Fukasaku Kinji’s Yakuza Papers films chronicled decades of gang warfare in post-war Hiroshima. Over three decades later, up-and-coming young director Kubata Takashi brings a new generation of Hiroshima motorcycle gangsters to the big screen with Badboys. Based on Tanaka Hiroshi’s hit comic series of the same name (which also spawned five animated OVAs in the 1990s), Badboys depicts a violent battle between three rival gangs in the aftermath of a gang-related murder in Osaka. A gripping, exciting gangster action drama starring some of Japan’s brightest young actors, Badboys is the kind of new blood the Japanese gangster genre needs!
Who’s in it. Badboys stars Shinnosuke Abe, Yoshihiko Hosoda, Kazuki Namioka and Shôgo Suzuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Badboys 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 Badboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Badboys 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 Badboys (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Badboys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Badboys worth watching?
- Badboys holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Badboys?
- Badboys stars Shinnosuke Abe, Yoshihiko Hosoda, Kazuki Namioka, Shôgo Suzuki and Mari Iriki.
- When was Badboys released?
- Badboys was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.