Killing(2018)
斬、
Why must I kill?
Killing Synopsis
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.
Killing (2018) is a drama and action film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, released on October 8, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Nakamura and Ryusei Maeda. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Writers:
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Satoshi Hayashi
- Composer:
- Chu Ishikawa
- Production:
- Kaijyu Theater
- Status:
- Released
Killing (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Killing before you stream it.
Killing Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Killing.
"Killing" (Zan) English-subbed Official Trailer
Trailer
KILLING Trailer | TIFF 2018
Trailer
Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sosuke Ikematsu
as Mokunoshin Tsuzuki
Yu Aoi
as Yu
Tatsuya Nakamura
as Sezaemon Genda
Ryusei Maeda
as Ichisuke
Shinya Tsukamoto
as Jirozaemon Sawamura
Kohji Katoh
as Masterless Samurai
- Shûji Ôtsuki
Shûji Ôtsuki
as Kahei
Makiko Kuno
as Taki
- Naoto Yokouchi
Naoto Yokouchi
as Ichizo
- Kôji Tsukamoto
Kôji Tsukamoto
as Masterless Samurai
- Takahiro Kandaka
Takahiro Kandaka
as Masterless Samurai
- Kazuhiko Ozaki
Kazuhiko Ozaki
as Masterless Samurai
Key crew
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, written by Shinya Tsukamoto.
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Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 68 ratings.
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Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Killing online?
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Killing (2018) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Killing?
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The main cast of Killing (2018) includes Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Nakamura, Ryusei Maeda and Shinya Tsukamoto. The film was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killing released?
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Killing was released on October 8, 2018 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Killing worth watching?
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Killing (2018) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Killing?
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Yes. The official Killing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.