Killing
“Why must I kill?”
In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Mokunoshin Tsuzuki resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranquility are sure to be replaced by war and conflict across the land, the swordsman feels restlessness creeping upon him.
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Where is Killing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | ARROW | — |
| France | Sooner, SFR Play | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Killing
Killing is a 2018 Japanese-language drama and action film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. The cast is led by Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Nakamura. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW.
Killing was produced by Kaijyu Theater and made in Japan. It was released on October 8, 2018.
- Director
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Writers
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Release date
- October 8, 2018
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Kaijyu Theater
Killing cast & crew
Killing was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and written by Shinya Tsukamoto.
The cast features Sosuke Ikematsu as Mokunoshin Tsuzuki, Yu Aoi as Yu, Tatsuya Nakamura as Sezaemon Genda, Ryusei Maeda as Ichisuke, Shinya Tsukamoto as Jirozaemon Sawamura, and Kohji Katoh as Masterless Samurai.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chu Ishikawa, cinematography is by Shinya Tsukamoto, and it was produced by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Is Killing worth watching?
Killing holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 69 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and action, Killing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Killing
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Cast of Killing
Sosuke Ikematsu
Mokunoshin Tsuzuki
Yu Aoi
Yu
Tatsuya Nakamura
Sezaemon Genda
Ryusei Maeda
Ichisuke
Shinya Tsukamoto
Jirozaemon Sawamura
Kohji Katoh
Masterless Samurai
Shûji Ôtsuki
Kahei
Makiko Kuno
Taki
Naoto Yokouchi
Ichizo
Kôji Tsukamoto
Masterless Samurai
Takahiro Kandaka
Masterless Samurai
Kazuhiko Ozaki
Masterless Samurai
Killing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Killing in United States?
Killing is streaming on ARROW in United States.
▸Is Killing on ARROW?
Yes — Killing is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is Killing in?
Killing is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Killing?
Killing runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Killing rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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