The Way to Fight (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Way to Fight is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Dangerous street fighter Kazuyoshi Tamai finds out that his rival, Takeshi, is the leader of a gang responsible for a series of assaults. Kazuyoshi is ready to face off against Takeshi, but comic challenges keep his nemesis out of reach. It's not until years later -- when Kazuyoshi becomes a championship boxer and Takeshi is a pro wrestler -- that they meet again in a battle that pits two combatants with very different fighting styles.
Who’s in it. The Way to Fight stars Takeshi Caesar, Ryoko Imamura as Ritsuko, Kazuki Kitamura as Takeshi Hamada and Takashi Miike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Way to Fight 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 The Way to Fight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way to Fight 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 Way to Fight (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Way to Fight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Way to Fight worth watching?
- The Way to Fight holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Way to Fight?
- The Way to Fight stars Takeshi Caesar, Ryoko Imamura, Kazuki Kitamura, Takashi Miike and Tomohiko Okuda.
- When was The Way to Fight released?
- The Way to Fight was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.