Rope and Boys
1988, Japanese. Directed by Shūji Kataoka.
Yuji is an university student living with his older brother. When he runs into an old acquaintance on the street, the two begin an affair and Yuji ends up getting drawn into the world of S&M clubs, where men put up elaborate and decadent shows for their customers.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 1 April 1988
- Original title
- 縄と男たち
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Yoneta
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Rope and Boys: quick answers
What comes after Rope and Boys?
Next in the series: Rope and Boys 2: Boy Hell's Messenger (1988), Rope and Boys 3: Otokoro Hell (1993), and Rope and Boys 4 (1995).
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How long is Rope and Boys?
Rope and Boys runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Rope and Boys on?
Rope and Boys isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rope and Boys?
If you liked Rope and Boys, try Fire with Fire, My Policeman, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Rope and Boys?
Rope and Boys (1988) was directed by Shūji Kataoka and stars Takako Kitagawa, Kyoko Hashimoto, Shirō Shimomoto.