Vengeance Is Mine (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1979, Vengeance Is Mine is a drama and crime film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 140 minutes. “Living only for today — for pleasure. A killer who gets what he wants — including death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
Who’s in it. Vengeance Is Mine stars Ken Ogata as Iwao Enokizu, Rentaro Mikuni as Shizuo Enokizu, Chôchô Miyako as Kayo Enokizu and Mitsuko Baisho as Kazuko Enokizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Vengeance Is Mine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vengeance Is Mine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vengeance Is Mine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vengeance Is Mine (1979)?
- In US, Vengeance Is Mine is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vengeance Is Mine worth watching?
- Vengeance Is Mine holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vengeance Is Mine?
- Vengeance Is Mine stars Ken Ogata, Rentaro Mikuni, Chôchô Miyako, Mitsuko Baisho and Mayumi Ogawa.
- When was Vengeance Is Mine released?
- Vengeance Is Mine was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.