Death Trance (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.9

Death Trance poster

Released in 2005, Death Trance is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Yuji Shimomura, running about 90 minutes. “His only desire is destruction” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In an unknown place and unknown time, a lone Samurai known only as Grave thirsts for the ultimate battle.

Who’s in it. Death Trance stars Tak Sakaguchi as Grave, Takamasa Suga as Ryuen, Kentaro Seagal as Sid and Yûki Takeuchi as Yuri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Death Trance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Trance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Death Trance 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 Death Trance (2005)?
In US, Death Trance is available to stream on YouTube TV, AsianCrush and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Death Trance worth watching?
Death Trance holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Death Trance?
Death Trance stars Tak Sakaguchi, Takamasa Suga, Kentaro Seagal, Yûki Takeuchi and Ben Hiura.
When was Death Trance released?
Death Trance was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.