Japan (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Japan is an action, drama and crime film directed by Fabien Pruvot. “There is always a bigger fish” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Code name Japan is a contract killer on a job. Accustomed to staying in hotels, Japan finds himself jet-lagged in the middle of the night and forced to eat in the hotel restaurant, room service being closed. There, he meets a man, Alfred. Alfred was recently evicted from their marital home by his now ex-wife and now lives at the hotel. A loner befriends another loner, and their unexpected friendship leads their faith to a twist and turn ending ...
Who’s in it. Japan stars Shane Brolly as Japan, Peter Fonda as Alfred, Bianca Chiminello as Sarah Costra and Kevin Ratay as Bus Boy / Valet, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japan 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 Japan (2008)?
- In US, Japan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Japan?
- Japan stars Shane Brolly, Peter Fonda, Bianca Chiminello, Kevin Ratay and Tania Raymonde.
- When was Japan released?
- Japan was released in 2008.