Firebrands (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Firebrands is a crime, action and drama film directed by Masahiro Asao, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Barely scraping by making an honest living as a rural yakuza, Hachiya (Yasukaze Motomiya) dreams of the City of Flowers. Unable to conceal their growing frustration at their everyday lives, he and his partner, Sagane (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), choose to pursue their own paths as yakuza, hiding a new major source of income from the family. But when the family captain (Kazuyoshi Ozawa) shows up for the first time in ten years...
Who’s in it. Firebrands stars Yasukaze Motomiya as Torata Hachiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi as Tsuyoshi Sagane, Kazuyoshi Ozawa as Yamazaki and Masaru Matsuda as Miura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Firebrands has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firebrands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firebrands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firebrands (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Firebrands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Firebrands worth watching?
- Firebrands holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Firebrands?
- Firebrands stars Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Masaru Matsuda and Daisuke Nagakura.
- When was Firebrands released?
- Firebrands was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.