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Where can I watch 1-Ichi in the US?

1-Ichi can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

1-Ichi runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Is 1-Ichi suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for 1-Ichi in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20031h 23mAction / Thriller / Drama

1-Ichi

Name: 1-Ichi
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2003-01-24
Duration: 83 min

How Ichi became the Killer.

In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.

TMDB audience score

Based on 56 votes

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Availability

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1-Ichi at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 23m

At 1h 23m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Action · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and drama.

US availability

1 to rent · 1 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 56 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch 1-Ichi tonight

It is a short one: 1h 23m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 1 US store.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about 1-Ichi

Is 1-Ichi scary?: MyCinema has not rated 1-Ichi for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and drama film.
Where can I watch 1-Ichi in the US?: 1-Ichi can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 1-Ichi?: 1-Ichi runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Is 1-Ichi suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for 1-Ichi in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.