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American Yakuza

5.819931h 36mMovieCrimeActionThriller

When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead by Dino…

DirectorFrank A. Cappello
WritersTakashige Ichise·Max Strom
ProducersW.K. Border·Takashige Ichise

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Cast · Directed by Frank A. Cappello

VMViggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Nick Davis / David Brandt
RIRyo Ishibashi
Ryo Ishibashi
Shuji Sawamoto
MNMichael Nouri
Michael Nouri
Dino Campanela
FAFranklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye
Sam
YOYuji Okumoto
Yuji Okumoto
Kazuo
ALAnzu Lawson
Anzu Lawson
Yuko
RFRobert Forster
Robert Forster
Littman
JFJohn Fujioka
John Fujioka
Isshin Tendo
NKNicky Katt
Nicky Katt
Vic
JTJimmy Taenaka
Jimmy Taenaka
Taka
SISaiko Isshiki
Saiko Isshiki
Aya
FM
Fritz Mashimo
Okazaki

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American Yakuza — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Yakuza?

American Yakuza is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Pluto TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Yakuza on Netflix?

No, American Yakuza is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is American Yakuza on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — American Yakuza is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch American Yakuza for free?

American Yakuza is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and Pluto TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to American Yakuza?

Yes — American Yakuza is followed by Back to Back (1996) in the American Yakuza Collection.

Is there a prequel to American Yakuza?

American Yakuza is the first film in the American Yakuza Collection.

Is American Yakuza part of a trilogy?

No — American Yakuza is part of the American Yakuza Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the American Yakuza Collection?

There are 2 films in the American Yakuza Collection: American Yakuza (1993) and Back to Back (1996).