Movie

Ichi the Killer

“Love really hurts.”

★ 7.0(1,115)20012h 9m

Ichi the Killer is streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Takashi Miike
Release date: 2001-12-22
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $80,631
Budget: $1,400,010
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Omega Project
Part of: Ichi Collection

Ichi the Killer — trailer

About Ichi the Killer

Ichi the Killer is a 2001 movie in the Action, Crime and Horror genres, directed by Takashi Miike, starring Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori and Shinya Tsukamoto. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,115 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ichi the Killer in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.

Cast

Tadanobu Asano

Kakihara

Nao Omori

Ichi

Shinya Tsukamoto

Jijii

SABU

Kaneko

Paulyn Sun

Karen

Susumu Terajima

Suzuki

Shun Sugata

Takayama

Toru Tezuka

Fujiwara

Yoshiki Arizono

Nakazawa

Kiyohiko Shibukawa

Ryu Long

Satoshi Niizuma

Inoue

Suzuki Matsuo

Jirô / Saburô

Themes & keywords

assassinpainyakuzagoredominatrixviolence against womenpiercingbased on mangadrugscriminal underworldtwinsblademasochistsadistic torturepredator turns victim

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ichi the Killer in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ichi the Killer on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Ichi the Killer on Netflix?+

Ichi the Killer is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Ichi the Killer?+

Ichi the Killer has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in Ichi the Killer?+

Ichi the Killer stars Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, SABU and Paulyn Sun.

When did Ichi the Killer come out?+

Ichi the Killer is a 2001 movie directed by Takashi Miike.

What genre is Ichi the Killer?+

Ichi the Killer is Action, Crime and Horror film.

Who directed Ichi the Killer?+

Ichi the Killer was directed by Takashi Miike.