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Tokyo Drifter

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After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a…

DirectorSeijun Suzuki
WriterKōhan Kawauchi
ProducerTetsuro Nakagawa

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Seijun Suzuki

TWTetsuya Watari
Tetsuya Watari
Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo
CMChieko Matsubara
Chieko Matsubara
Chiharu
HNHideaki Nitani
Hideaki Nitani
Kenji Aizawa
TKTamio Kawachi
Tamio Kawachi
Tatsuzo the Viper
EGEiji Gō
Eiji Gō
Tanaka
THTomoko Hamakawa
Tomoko Hamakawa
Mutsuko
TY
Takeshi Yoshida
Keiichi
ITIsao Tamagawa
Isao Tamagawa
Umetani
EEEimei Esumi
Eimei Esumi
Otsuka
RK
Ryuji Kita
Kurata
YKYuzo Kiura
Yuzo Kiura
Fujimura
HC
Hiroshi Chō
Kumamoto

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Tokyo Drifter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tokyo Drifter?

Tokyo Drifter isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Tokyo Drifter on Netflix?

No, Tokyo Drifter is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Tokyo Drifter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tokyo Drifter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter for free?

Tokyo Drifter isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Tokyo Drifter?

Yes — Tokyo Drifter is followed by Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love (1966) in the Tokyo Drifter Collection.

Is there a prequel to Tokyo Drifter?

Tokyo Drifter is the first film in the Tokyo Drifter Collection.

Is Tokyo Drifter part of a trilogy?

No — Tokyo Drifter is part of the Tokyo Drifter Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Tokyo Drifter Collection?

There are 2 films in the Tokyo Drifter Collection: Tokyo Drifter (1966) and Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love (1966).