The Yakuza (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1974, The Yakuza is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 112 minutes. “A man never forgets. A man pays his debts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Kilmer returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his friend George's kidnapped daughter - and ends up on the wrong side of the Yakuza, the notorious Japanese mafia.
Who’s in it. The Yakuza stars Robert Mitchum as Harry Kilmer, Ken Takakura as Tanaka Ken, Brian Keith as George Tanner and Herb Edelman as Wheat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Yakuza has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM 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 The Yakuza page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yakuza 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 The Yakuza (1974)?
- In US, The Yakuza is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, 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 The Yakuza worth watching?
- The Yakuza holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Yakuza?
- The Yakuza stars Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman and Richard Jordan.
- When was The Yakuza released?
- The Yakuza was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.