Alive (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2003, Alive is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, running about 119 minutes. “A life worse than death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for murdering the men who raped his girlfriend. However, he manages to survive his execution and is presented with an option: face another execution attempt or subject himself to their bizarre and dangerous experiments.
Who’s in it. Alive stars Hideo Sakaki as Tenshu Yashiro, Koyuki as Asuka Saegusa, Ryo as Yurika Saegusa and Tak Sakaguchi as Zeros, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alive 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 Alive (2003)?
- In US, Alive is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alive worth watching?
- Alive holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alive?
- Alive stars Hideo Sakaki, Koyuki, Ryo, Tak Sakaguchi and Erika Oda.
- When was Alive released?
- Alive was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.