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Ichi the Killer

7.020012h 9mMovieActionCrimeHorror

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.

DirectorTakashi Miike
WriterSakichi Sato
ProducersDai Miyazaki·Akiko Funatsu

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Cast · Directed by Takashi Miike

TATadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Kakihara
NONao Omori
Nao Omori
Ichi
STShinya Tsukamoto
Shinya Tsukamoto
Jijii
SSABU
SABU
Kaneko
PSPaulyn Sun
Paulyn Sun
Karen
STSusumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Suzuki
SSShun Sugata
Shun Sugata
Takayama
TTToru Tezuka
Toru Tezuka
Fujiwara
YAYoshiki Arizono
Yoshiki Arizono
Nakazawa
KSKiyohiko Shibukawa
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Ryu Long
SNSatoshi Niizuma
Satoshi Niizuma
Inoue
SMSuzuki Matsuo
Suzuki Matsuo
Jirô / Saburô

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Ichi the Killer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer is streaming on Philo, MUBI and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ichi the Killer on Netflix?

No, Ichi the Killer is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and MUBI.

Is Ichi the Killer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ichi the Killer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and MUBI instead.

Where can I watch Ichi the Killer for free?

Ichi the Killer is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Ichi the Killer?

Yes — Ichi the Killer is followed by Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) in the Ichi Collection.

Is there a prequel to Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer is the first film in the Ichi Collection.

Is Ichi the Killer part of a trilogy?

Yes — Ichi the Killer is part of a trilogy, alongside Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) and 1-Ichi (2003).

How many movies are in the Ichi Collection?

There are 3 films in the Ichi Collection: Ichi the Killer (2001), Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) and 1-Ichi (2003).