Waru (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2006, Waru is a crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A former gangster gets released from prison and goes to work for a group of people. The leader of this group becomes his mentor and the fight to combat criminals and for world peace. The whole resulting in the wanted and are chased of all families mob in Japan. They may however be a little unexpected help from the police.
Who’s in it. Waru stars Show Aikawa, Hisao Maki, Atsuko Sakuraba and Ryo Ishibashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Waru has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waru tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waru (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waru change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waru worth watching?
- Waru holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waru?
- Waru stars Show Aikawa, Hisao Maki, Atsuko Sakuraba, Ryo Ishibashi and Nagare Hagiwara.
- When was Waru released?
- Waru was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.