Villain
2010, Japanese. Directed by Sang-il Lee.
Shimizu Yuichi is a shy and lonely day laborer looking for love. He aimlessly spends time corresponding with girls via telephone dating services and going on random encounters with girls looking for spending cash. His world is shattered one day when he is involved in the murder of one of his former encounters, the sweet-faced Ishibashi Yoshino who, after being jilted by playboy Masuo Keijo, berates and mocks the troubled loner.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sang-il LeeDirector
- Satoshi TsumabukiShimizu
- Eri FukatsuMitsuyo
- Masaki OkadaKeigo Masuo
- Hikari MitsushimaYoshino Ishibashi
- Sansei ShiomiKeiji Sano
- Mansaku IkeuchiNorio Kubo
- Ken MitsuishiNorio Yajima
- Kimiko YoYoriko Shimizu
- Hisashi IgawaKatsuji Shimizu
- Suzuki MatsuoTsutsumishita
- Kinuo YamadaTamayo Magome
- Hanae KanKiri Tanimoto
Details
- Released
- 11 September 2010
- Original title
- 悪人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sang-il Lee, Shuichi Yoshida
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What Villain is based on
Villain is adapted from a novel.
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Villain: quick answers
Is Villain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Villain?
Villain runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Villain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Villain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Villain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Villain yet.
Which OTT platform is Villain on?
Villain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 September 2010. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Villain?
If you liked Villain, try Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side, Dead Man's Folly, Winged Creatures.
Who directed Villain?
Villain (2010) was directed by Sang-il Lee and stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Eri Fukatsu, Masaki Okada.
What is Villain based on?
Villain is adapted from a novel.