Death Note(2006)
デスノート
The battle of wits begins. Whose side are you on?
Death Note Synopsis
Light Yagami finds the "Death Note," a notebook with the power to kill, and decides to create a Utopia by killing the world's criminals, and soon the world's greatest detective, "L," is hired to find the mysterious murderer. An all out battle between the two greatest minds on earth begins and the winner will control the world.
Death Note (2006) is a fantasy, mystery and thriller film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, released on June 17, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Asaka Seto and Shigeki Hosokawa. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 823 ratings.
- Director:
- Shusuke Kaneko
- Writers:
- Tetsuya Oishi, Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
- Producers:
- Takahiro Kobashi, Takahiro Sato
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Takase
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shueisha, Shochiku, VAP, Nikkatsu Corporation, Horipro, Warner Bros. Japan, Nikkatsu Studio, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Konami
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $29,667,169
- Status:
- Released
Death Note (2006) Trailer
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Death Note Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuya Fujiwara
as Light Yagami
Kenichi Matsuyama
as L
Asaka Seto
as Naomi Misora
Shigeki Hosokawa
as Raye Iwamatsu
Erika Toda
as Misa Amane
Shunji Fujimura
as Watari
Takeshi Kaga
as Soichiro Yagami
Yuu Kashii
as Shiori Akino
Shido Nakamura
as Ryuk (voice)
Sota Aoyama
as Touta Matsuda
Norman England
as FBI Agent
Godai Michiko
as Sachiko Yagami
Key crew
Directed by Shusuke Kaneko, written by Tetsuya Oishi, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, produced by Takahiro Kobashi and Takahiro Sato.
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Death Note Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 823 ratings.
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Death Note – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Note online?
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Death Note (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death Note?
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The main cast of Death Note (2006) includes Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Asaka Seto, Shigeki Hosokawa and Erika Toda. The film was directed by Shusuke Kaneko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Note released?
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Death Note was released on June 17, 2006 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Death Note worth watching?
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Death Note (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 823 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death Note?
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Yes. The official Death Note trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.