Branded to Kill
After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.
Where to watch Branded to Kill in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Branded to Kill there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Branded to Kill streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Branded to Kill
Branded to Kill is a 1967 Japanese-language thriller, crime and action film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The cast is led by Joe Shishido, Kōji Nanbara, Isao Tamagawa. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Branded to Kill was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on June 15, 1967.
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers
- Seijun Suzuki, Seiichirō Yamaguchi, Chūsei Sone
- Release date
- June 15, 1967
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Branded to Kill cast & crew
Branded to Kill was directed by Seijun Suzuki and written by Seijun Suzuki, Seiichirō Yamaguchi, and Chūsei Sone.
The cast features Joe Shishido as Gorô Hanada, Kōji Nanbara as No. 1, Isao Tamagawa as Michihiko Yabuhara, Annu Mari as Misako Nakajô, Mariko Ogawa as Mami Hanada, and Hiroshi Minami as Gihei Kasuga.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto, cinematography is by Kazue Nagatsuka, and it was produced by Takiko Mizunoe and Kaneo Iwai.
Is Branded to Kill worth watching?
Branded to Kill holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 256 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and action, Branded to Kill is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Branded to Kill
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Cast of Branded to Kill
Joe Shishido
Gorô Hanada
Kōji Nanbara
No. 1
Isao Tamagawa
Michihiko Yabuhara
Annu Mari
Misako Nakajô
Mariko Ogawa
Mami Hanada
Hiroshi Minami
Gihei Kasuga
Hiroshi Chō
Bartender
Atsushi Yamatoya
No. 4 Killer Ko
Takashi Nomura
Tokuhei Miyahara
Hiroshi Midorikawa
Optometrist
Kosuke Hisamatsu
Jeweler
Branded to Kill — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Branded to Kill in United States?
Branded to Kill is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Branded to Kill on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Branded to Kill is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Branded to Kill in?
Branded to Kill is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Branded to Kill?
Branded to Kill runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Branded to Kill rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 256 ratings.
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