Yakuza Apocalypse (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Yakuza Apocalypse is an action and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 115 minutes. “The Great War of the Underworld.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Akira admires Genyo Kamiura, the most powerful yakuza. Genyo Kamiura has been targeted numerous times, but he has never been killed. He is called the invincible person. Because of Genyo Kamiura, Akira enters the world of the yakuza. His yakuza colleagues treat him like an idiot, and Akira can't even get tattoos because of his sensitive skin. An assassin is sent to take out Genyo Kamiura. The killers know that Genyo Kamiura is a vampire. Thus begins the apocalypse.
Who’s in it. Yakuza Apocalypse stars Riko Narumi as Kyoko, Hayato Ichihara as Akira Kageyama, Reiko Takashima as Sosuke Zenba and Lily Franky as Genyo Kamiura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yakuza Apocalypse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yakuza Apocalypse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yakuza Apocalypse 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 Yakuza Apocalypse (2015)?
- In US, Yakuza Apocalypse is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yakuza Apocalypse worth watching?
- Yakuza Apocalypse holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yakuza Apocalypse?
- Yakuza Apocalypse stars Riko Narumi, Hayato Ichihara, Reiko Takashima, Lily Franky and Sho Aoyagi.
- When was Yakuza Apocalypse released?
- Yakuza Apocalypse was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.