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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

1999, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Okiura.

A story of a man burdened with the destiny of a beast and a woman who dreamed of love.

A member of an elite paramilitary counter-terrorism unit becomes traumatized after witnessing the suicide bombing of a young girl and is forced to undergo retraining. However, unbeknownst to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between rival police divisions, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the girl he saw die.

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Runtime
1h 42m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
R

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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.

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Released
17 November 1999
Original title
人狼 JIN-ROH
Country
Japan
Written by
Mamoru Oshii
Box office
$94K
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What should I watch before Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?

Watch The Red Spectacles (1987) and Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops (1991) first.

Is Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 600 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Does Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade on?

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?

If you liked Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, try Paprika, Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

Who directed Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) was directed by Hiroyuki Okiura and stars Yoshikatsu Fujiki, Sumi Mutoh, Hiroyuki Kinoshita.

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