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Ambition Without Honor (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1996, Ambition Without Honor is an action film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Seventeen year old Tetsuya kills the boss of a rival gang with the promise of being made. After seven years of prison, he discovers that he is all but forgotten by his Family. The two rival Families have reconciled and Tetsuya was been discarded to keep the peace. Wanted what he was promised, Tetsuya becomes a one-man path of destruction, only to be betrayed once again…

Who’s in it. Ambition Without Honor stars Naoko Amihama as Kayo, Saburo Kitajima as Ishibashi, Harumi Sone as Leader of Tamazawa clan and Yûta Sone as Tetsuya (as Hideki Sone), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ambition Without Honor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambition Without Honor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ambition Without Honor 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 Ambition Without Honor (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambition Without Honor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ambition Without Honor worth watching?
Ambition Without Honor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ambition Without Honor?
Ambition Without Honor stars Naoko Amihama, Saburo Kitajima, Harumi Sone, Yûta Sone and Kôjiro Shimizu.
When was Ambition Without Honor released?
Ambition Without Honor was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.