Akagi the Gambler is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Akagi the Gambler
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Kenzō Maihara
- Release date
- 1995-11-24
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Takeshobo
- Part of
- Akagi (V-Cinema) Collection
About Akagi the Gambler
Akagi the Gambler is a 1995 movie, directed by Kenzō Maihara, starring Isao Bitō, Takashi Kashiwabara and Minori Terada. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Akagi the Gambler in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
After a death-defying game of chicken one evening in 1958, Akagi nonchalantly enters a Yakuza Mahjong parlor to shake the cops' trail. Even unfamiliar with the rules of Mahjong, his gambling intuition is enough to save a small time gambler, Nangou, and grant him a seat at the gambling table. As the night progresses, the stakes are raised both within the game and for Akagi, who is under the suspicion of local police. However, Akagi overcomes the situation with his tactics, defiant of both life and chance. When he leaves the gambling house, no one present is in doubt of his genius.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Akagi the Gambler in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Akagi the Gambler on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD.
Is Akagi the Gambler on Netflix?+
Akagi the Gambler is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Akagi the Gambler?+
Akagi the Gambler has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who stars in Akagi the Gambler?+
Akagi the Gambler stars Isao Bitō, Takashi Kashiwabara, Minori Terada, Yutaka Matsushige and Hiroo Ôtaka.
When did Akagi the Gambler come out?+
Akagi the Gambler is a 1995 movie directed by Kenzō Maihara.
Who directed Akagi the Gambler?+
Akagi the Gambler was directed by Kenzō Maihara.
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