Silver (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1999, Silver is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The story in "Silver" is about a female wrestler who is really an undercover agent. Disguised as a wrestling warrior, heroine Jun Shirogane (Atsuko Sakuraba) goes after the gang that killed her family in Takashi Miike's action-packed thriller. Aided by secret service colleague Yusuke Minamida (Kenji Haga), Jun goes undercover as Silver, a formidable fighter in the professional women's wrestling circuit. But Jun's success in the ring doesn't distract her from her primary mission: exacting revenge on the Paradise gang.
Who’s in it. Silver stars Atsuko Sakuraba as Jun Shirogane / Silver, Kenji Haga as Yusuke Minamida, Shinobu Kandori and Rumi Kazama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Silver has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver 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 Silver (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silver change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silver worth watching?
- Silver holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silver?
- Silver stars Atsuko Sakuraba, Kenji Haga, Shinobu Kandori, Rumi Kazama and Hisao Maki.
- When was Silver released?
- Silver was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.