Is Tokyo Drifter scary?

MyCinema has not rated Tokyo Drifter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and action film.

Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter in the US?

Tokyo Drifter streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Tokyo Drifter?

Tokyo Drifter runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Is Tokyo Drifter suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19661h 23mThriller / Crime / Action

Tokyo Drifter

Name: Tokyo Drifter
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
Released: 1966-04-10
Duration: 83 min

TMDB movie listing

After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.

TMDB audience score

Based on 219 votes

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Availability in the US

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Tokyo Drifter 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

Thriller · Crime · Action

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and action.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 219 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Tokyo Drifter tonight

It is a short one: 1h 23m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 219 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Tokyo Drifter

Is Tokyo Drifter scary?: MyCinema has not rated Tokyo Drifter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and action film.
Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter in the US?: Tokyo Drifter streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Tokyo Drifter?: Tokyo Drifter runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Is Tokyo Drifter suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Tokyo Drifter in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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