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Killing

Name: Killing
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 2018-10-08
Cast: Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Nakamura, Ryusei Maeda, Shinya Tsukamoto

2018 | 80 min | Drama, Action

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans. If you loved Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge or The Punisher: One Last Kill, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off: It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Mokunoshin Tsuzuki resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranquility are sure to be replaced by war and conflict across the land, the swordsman feels restlessness creeping upon him.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto

Sosuke IkematsuMokunoshin Tsuzuki
Yu AoiYu
Tatsuya NakamuraSezaemon Genda
Ryusei MaedaIchisuke
Shinya TsukamotoJirozaemon Sawamura
Koji KatoMasterless Samurai
Shûji ÔtsukiKahei
Makiko KunoTaki
Naoto YokouchiIchizo
Kôji TsukamotoMasterless Samurai