Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, Deadly Outlaw: Rekka is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 96 minutes. “He is the hunter, and the hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Kunisada's Yakuza leader and father figure is brutally murdered, he and his best friend go on a two-man mission to avenge his death, killing other Yakuza leaders leading to a final confrontation by the old man's killers.
Who’s in it. Deadly Outlaw: Rekka stars Riki Takeuchi as Arata Kunisada, Sonny Chiba as Yasunori Hijikata, Tetsurō Tamba as Sanada and Ryôsuke Miki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Deadly Outlaw: Rekka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Outlaw: Rekka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Outlaw: Rekka 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 Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002)?
- In US, Deadly Outlaw: Rekka is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Outlaw: Rekka worth watching?
- Deadly Outlaw: Rekka holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Outlaw: Rekka?
- Deadly Outlaw: Rekka stars Riki Takeuchi, Sonny Chiba, Tetsurō Tamba, Ryôsuke Miki and Kenichi Endo.
- When was Deadly Outlaw: Rekka released?
- Deadly Outlaw: Rekka was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.