Ichi the Killer
殺し屋1
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, MUBI, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store.
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Frequently asked questions about Ichi the Killer
Where can I watch Ichi the Killer in the United States?
Ichi the Killer is available to stream on Philo, MUBI, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Ichi the Killer for free?
Ichi the Killer streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YOW.tv. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer stars Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, SABU, and Paulyn Sun. Takashi Miike is the director.
How long is Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did Ichi the Killer come out?
Ichi the Killer was released on December 22, 2001.
Which studio made Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer was produced by Omega Project, Omega Micott, and Excell Film Agentur in Japan.
What was the budget for Ichi the Killer?
Ichi the Killer was made on a budget of $1,400,010.
How much did Ichi the Killer make at the box office?
Ichi the Killer grossed $80,631 worldwide, against a budget of $1,400,010.
What languages is Ichi the Killer in?
Ichi the Killer is in English, Japanese, and Cantonese, and its original language is Japanese.
What language is Ichi the Killer in?
Ichi the Killer is in Japanese, and its original title is 殺し屋1.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.