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Azumi

Seen it?

2003 | 128 min | Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and action fans.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura

  • Aya UetoAzumi
  • Kenji KohashiHyuga
  • Hiroki NarimiyaUkiha
  • Takatoshi KanekoAmagi
  • Yuma IshigakiNagara
  • Yasuomi SanoYura
  • Shinji SuzukiAwa
  • Eita NagayamaHiei
  • Shogo YamaguchiKomoru
  • Shun OguriNachi