Snake of Violence (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2013, Snake of Violence is an action, drama, crime and family film directed by Takahiro Ishihara, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. In Osaka, three troubled young kids, Kanako, Atsushi and Kenji, are hanging out together all the time. One day Kenji who lives in an orphanage is sold to a yakuza and their friendship has to come to an end. 25 years later, Kanako is married to Atsushi who is an incompetent yakuza. They have 3 daughters. Kenji is a competent unbeatable yakuza. Atsushi, who sucks at everything, for the first time gets a dangerous mission to kill a thug who has attacked the office of his yakuza group. Kenji, who has advanced to the first lieutenant position, by mistake kills a dumb-ass son of the head of Tokyo Yakuza, which triggers a battle between Osaka and Tokyo Yakuzas. Then, Kenji meets Atsushi in 25 years.

Who’s in it. Snake of Violence stars Takashi Nishina, Tak Sakaguchi, Tomoko Tabata and Arata Yamanaka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Snake of Violence 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 Snake of Violence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Snake of Violence 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 Snake of Violence (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snake of Violence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Snake of Violence worth watching?
Snake of Violence holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Snake of Violence?
Snake of Violence stars Takashi Nishina, Tak Sakaguchi, Tomoko Tabata, Arata Yamanaka and Tokitoshi Shiota.
When was Snake of Violence released?
Snake of Violence was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.