Ichi the Killer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Ichi the Killer is an action, comedy, crime and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 129 minutes. “Love really hurts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
Who’s in it. Ichi the Killer stars Tadanobu Asano as Kakihara, Nao Omori as Ichi, Shinya Tsukamoto as Jijii and SABU as Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ichi the Killer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $80.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ichi the Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ichi the Killer 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 Ichi the Killer (2001)?
- In US, Ichi the Killer is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?
- Ichi the Killer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ichi the Killer?
- Ichi the Killer stars Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, SABU and Paulyn Sun.
- When was Ichi the Killer released?
- Ichi the Killer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.