Dead or Alive (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, Dead or Alive is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 105 minutes. “A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.
Who’s in it. Dead or Alive stars Riki Takeuchi as Ryuuichi, Show Aikawa as Det. Jojima, Renji Ishibashi as Aoki and Hitoshi Ozawa as Satake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dead or Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead or Alive 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 Dead or Alive (1999)?
- In US, Dead or Alive is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead or Alive worth watching?
- Dead or Alive holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead or Alive?
- Dead or Alive stars Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi, Hitoshi Ozawa and Shingo Tsurumi.
- When was Dead or Alive released?
- Dead or Alive was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.