Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Japanese drama film directed by Takashi Miike
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 141 min
- Released
- 29 April 2017
- Language
- Japanese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Blade of the Immortal has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 min). In the US it is rated R. The Japanese film released on 29 April 2017. It is directed by Takashi Miike and stars Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki and Sota Fukushi.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Cinematography
- Kita Nobuyasu
- Editing
- Kenji Yamashita
- Music
- Kōji Endō
- Written by
- Tetsuya Ōishi
- Produced by
- Jeremy Thomas
- Production
- Warner Bros. Japan, OLM, Inc., Recorded Picture Company, CJ E&M Media
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix, Hulu
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $7.16 million
- Based on
- Blade of the Immortal
- Set in
- Japan
- Country
- Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 April 2017
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes, or 141 min.
When did Blade of the Immortal release?
Blade of the Immortal released on 29 April 2017.
Who directed Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal is directed by Takashi Miike.
Who is in the cast of Blade of the Immortal?
The cast of Blade of the Immortal includes Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, Hayato Ichihara and Erika Toda.
Where can I watch Blade of the Immortal online?
Blade of the Immortal streams on Netflix.
How much did Blade of the Immortal earn at the box office?
Blade of the Immortal grossed $7.16 million.
What is Blade of the Immortal rated in the US?
Blade of the Immortal is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Blade of the Immortal based on a true story or a book?
Blade of the Immortal is based on Blade of the Immortal.
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