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Dead or Alive 2: Birds

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2000 | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, start here.
The mood
Darkly funny.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Two contract killers cross paths in the middle of the same job and realize they are childhood friends. Together they take a break from killing and visit the small island they once called home. After reflecting on their past lives they decided to team up and use their talents in killing for good... much to the upset of the crime syndicates.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Takashi Miike

  • Show AikawaMizuki Okamoto
  • Riki TakeuchiShuuichi Sawada
  • Noriko AotaKôhei's wife
  • Edison ChenBoo
  • Kenichi EndoKôhei
  • Hiroko IsayamaWoman in black hat
  • MasatoHoo
  • Yūichi MinatoHead of Orphanage
  • Ren OsugiMizuki's Stepfather
  • Manzo ShinraBig Bro Toshi