Kamikaze 1989 (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Kamikaze 1989 is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Wolf Gremm, running about 106 minutes. “Ninety-Six Hours to Crack His Last Case ...His Time's Already Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a totalitarian society of the future, in which the government controls all facets of the media, a homicide detective investigates a string of bombings, and finds out more than he bargained for.
Who’s in it. Kamikaze 1989 stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Police Lieutenant Jansen, Günther Kaufmann as Anton, Boy Gobert as Konzernchef and Arnold Marquis as Polizeipräsident, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Kamikaze 1989 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamikaze 1989 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kamikaze 1989 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kamikaze 1989 (1982)?
- In US, Kamikaze 1989 is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kamikaze 1989 worth watching?
- Kamikaze 1989 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kamikaze 1989?
- Kamikaze 1989 stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Günther Kaufmann, Boy Gobert, Arnold Marquis and Richy Müller.
- When was Kamikaze 1989 released?
- Kamikaze 1989 was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.