Dead or Alive 2: Birds
Two contract killers cross paths in the middle of the same job and realize they are childhood friends. Together they take a break from killing and visit the small island they once called home. After reflecting on their past lives they decided to team up and use their talents in killing for good... much to the upset of the crime syndicates.
Where to watch Dead or Alive 2: Birds in United States
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Where is Dead or Alive 2: Birds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hi-YAH, ARROW, Fandor | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | ARROW, Fandor | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Dead or Alive 2: Birds
Dead or Alive 2: Birds is a 2000 Japanese-language crime, drama and comedy film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Show Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi, Noriko Aota. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hi-YAH, ARROW, Fandor.
Dead or Alive 2: Birds was produced by Toei Video Company, Excellent Film, and Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on December 2, 2000, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Masaru Nakamura
- Release date
- December 2, 2000
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Video Company, Excellent Film, Daiei Film
Dead or Alive 2: Birds cast & crew
Dead or Alive 2: Birds was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Masaru Nakamura.
The cast features Show Aikawa as Mizuki Okamoto, Riki Takeuchi as Shuuichi Sawada, Noriko Aota as Kôhei's wife, Edison Chen as Boo, Kenichi Endo as Kôhei, and Masato as Hoo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chu Ishikawa, cinematography is by Kazushige Tanaka, and it was produced by Mitsuru Kurosawa and Yoshihiro Masuda.
Is Dead or Alive 2: Birds worth watching?
Dead or Alive 2: Birds holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and comedy, Dead or Alive 2: Birds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dead or Alive 2: Birds
In United States, you can stream Dead or Alive 2: Birds on Hi-YAH, ARROW, and Fandor, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dead or Alive 2: Birds
Show Aikawa
Mizuki Okamoto
Riki Takeuchi
Shuuichi Sawada
Noriko Aota
Kôhei's wife
Edison Chen
Boo
Kenichi Endo
Kôhei
Hiroko Isayama
Masato
Hoo
Yūichi Minato
Head of Orphanage
Ren Osugi
Mizuki's Stepfather
Manzo Shinra
Tomorowo Taguchi
Teah
Woo
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Dead or Alive 2: Birds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dead or Alive 2: Birds in United States?
Dead or Alive 2: Birds is streaming on Hi-YAH, ARROW, Fandor in United States.
▸Is Dead or Alive 2: Birds on Hi-YAH?
Yes — Dead or Alive 2: Birds is currently available on Hi-YAH in United States.
▸What language is Dead or Alive 2: Birds in?
Dead or Alive 2: Birds is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dead or Alive 2: Birds?
Dead or Alive 2: Birds runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Dead or Alive 2: Birds rated?
Dead or Alive 2: Birds is rated 18. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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