Helpless
1996, Japanese. Directed by Shinji Aoyama.
At dawn, armed with an ardent patience, we'll walk right into the magnificent cities, arthur rimbaud.
Believing his boss double-crossed him, recently released gangster Yasuo is on his way to find the betrayer, but before setting out, he asks Kenji to care for his mentally challenged sister and a mysterious black bag.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 27 July 1996
- Original title
- ヘルプ レス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinji Aoyama
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How long is Helpless?
Helpless runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Helpless have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Helpless on?
Helpless isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 July 1996. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Helpless?
If you liked Helpless, try Siberian Education, Belly, The Most Hated Woman in America.
Who directed Helpless?
Helpless (1996) was directed by Shinji Aoyama and stars Tadanobu Asano, Ken Mitsuishi, Yoichiro Saito.