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Check

10.019911h 47mMovieDrama

Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.

DirectorJunji Sakamoto
WritersJunji Sakamoto·Toshiaki Toyoda

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Check isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Junji Sakamoto

Hidekazu Akai
Hidekazu Akai
Ayumu Tobita
Masaya Katō
Masaya Katō
Ryuzo Kayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Sanae Mitamura
Nobuo Kaneko
Nobuo Kaneko
Tennoji
Léona Hirota
Léona Hirota
Terumi
Yuuko Nitou
Yuuko Nitou
Kanako Shimada
Masatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Katsura
Jun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
First Bodyguard
Sakae Umezu
Sakae Umezu
Seiji Komada
Akaji Maro
Akaji Maro
Hakugin

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Check hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 13, 1992. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.