The Hovering Blade
2009, Japanese. Directed by Shoichi Mashiko.
Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 10 October 2009
- Original title
- さまよう刃
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shoichi Mashiko
- Box office
- $5.1M
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What The Hovering Blade is based on
The Hovering Blade is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Hovering Blade?
The Hovering Blade runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Which OTT platform is The Hovering Blade on?
The Hovering Blade isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2009. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hovering Blade?
If you liked The Hovering Blade, try The Whisper Man, 180, The Lovely Bones.
Who directed The Hovering Blade?
The Hovering Blade (2009) was directed by Shoichi Mashiko and stars Akira Terao, Yutaka Takenouchi, Shirō Itō.
What is The Hovering Blade based on?
The Hovering Blade is adapted from a novel.