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The Hovering Blade

8.220091h 52mMovieDrama

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

DirectorShoichi Mashiko
WriterShoichi Mashiko
ProducersKenji Yamada·Motoki Ishida

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Hovering Blade 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 Shoichi Mashiko

ATAkira Terao
Akira Terao
Shigeki Nagamine
YTYutaka Takenouchi
Yutaka Takenouchi
Takashi Oribe
SIShirō Itō
Shirō Itō
Shinichi Mano
MSMiki Sakai
Miki Sakai
Wakako Kijima
HYHatsuo Yamaya
Hatsuo Yamaya
Takaaki Kijima
RO
Ryosuke Okada
YNYuji Nakamura
Yuji Nakamura
HKHouka Kinoshita
Houka Kinoshita
HHHatsunori Hasegawa
Hatsunori Hasegawa
KKKouhei Kuroda
Kouhei Kuroda
TSTakahiro Sato
Takahiro Sato
KT
Kenji Tominaga

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The Hovering Blade — streaming FAQ

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Is The Hovering Blade on Netflix?

No, The Hovering Blade is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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