Dead or Alive
1999, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Miike.
A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.
Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive is streaming on MUBI and ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1999
- Original title
- DEAD OR ALIVE 犯罪者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshiki Kimura
- Budget
- $4.6K
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Dead or Alive: quick answers
What comes after Dead or Alive?
Next in the series: Dead or Alive 2: Birds (2000) and Dead or Alive: Final (2002).
Is Dead or Alive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Dead or Alive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead or Alive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead or Alive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dead or Alive yet.
Which OTT platform is Dead or Alive on?
Dead or Alive is streaming on MUBI and ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead or Alive?
If you liked Dead or Alive, try Branded to Kill, American Yakuza, Outrage.
Who directed Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive (1999) was directed by Takashi Miike and stars Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi.