Alive(2003)
ALIVE
A life worse than death.
Alive Synopsis
Tenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for murdering the men who raped his girlfriend. However, he manages to survive his execution and is presented with an option: face another execution attempt or subject himself to their bizarre and dangerous experiments.
Alive (2003) is a action, science fiction and horror film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, released on June 21, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Hideo Sakaki, Ryo, Koyuki and Shun Sugata. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryuhei Kitamura
- Writers:
- Ryuhei Kitamura, Yudai Yamaguchi, Isao Kiriyama
- Producers:
- Taizo Fukumaki, Hidemi Satani, Shuichi Kakesu
- Cinematographer:
- Takumi Furuya
- Composer:
- Nobuhiko Morino
- Production:
- Suplex, napalm FiLMS
- Status:
- Released
Alive (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Alive before you stream it.
Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideo Sakaki
as Tenshu Yashiro
Ryo
as Yurika Saegusa
Koyuki
as Asuka Saegusa
Shun Sugata
as Matsuda
Erika Oda
as Misako Hara
Tak Sakaguchi
as Zeros
Jun Kunimura
as Kojima
Ryushi Mizukami
as Warden 1
- Keita Kimura
Keita Kimura
as Warden 2
- Minoru Aoki
Minoru Aoki
as Warden 3
Yoji Tanaka
as Hair Cut Guard
- Takanori Hamachika
Takanori Hamachika
as Guard 1
Key crew
Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, written by Ryuhei Kitamura, Yudai Yamaguchi and Isao Kiriyama, produced by Taizo Fukumaki, Hidemi Satani and Shuichi Kakesu.
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Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 53 ratings.
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Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alive online?
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Alive (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Alive?
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The main cast of Alive (2003) includes Hideo Sakaki, Ryo, Koyuki, Shun Sugata and Erika Oda. The film was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alive released?
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Alive was released on June 21, 2003 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Alive worth watching?
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Alive (2003) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Alive?
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Yes. The official Alive trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.