Ichi the Killer
2001, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Miike.
Love really hurts.
As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,166 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ichi the Killer
Ichi the Killer is streaming on MUBI, Fandor, and Screambox in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2001
- Original title
- 殺し屋1
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sakichi Sato
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $81K
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What Ichi the Killer is based on
Ichi the Killer is based on Ichi the Killer, a manga series by Hideo Yamamoto.
Manga series
Ichi the Killer
By Hideo Yamamoto
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Ichi the Killer: quick answers
What comes after Ichi the Killer?
Next in the series: Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) and 1-Ichi (2003).
Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Ichi the Killer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ichi the Killer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ichi the Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ichi the Killer yet.
Which OTT platform is Ichi the Killer on?
Ichi the Killer is streaming on MUBI, Fandor, and Screambox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ichi the Killer?
If you liked Ichi the Killer, try Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Sex and Fury, Kill Bill: Vol. 1.
Who directed Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer (2001) was directed by Takashi Miike and stars Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto.
What is Ichi the Killer based on?
Ichi the Killer is based on Ichi the Killer, a manga series by Hideo Yamamoto.