Where to watch The Executioner in Japan
The Executioner is streaming on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About The Executioner
The Executioner is a 1974 movie in the Action genre, directed by Teruo Ishii, starring Sonny Chiba, Makoto Satō and Shōzō Saijō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Executioner in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Executioner trailer
Overview
Three men, the skilled ninja Ryuichi Koga, the deadly assassin and former drug detective Takeshi Hayato, and the criminal mastermind Ichiro Sakura work together to take out an infamous drug dealer.
Top cast
Sonny Chiba
Ryuichi Koga
Makoto Satō
Takeshi Hayabusa
Shōzō Saijō
Blazer Nishiyama
Yutaka Nakajima
Emi
Masahiko Tsugawa
Mario Mizuhara
Eiji Gō
Ichiro Sakura
Michitarō Mizushima
Hakuunsai Koga
Hiroshi Nawa
Boss
Jo Shiraishi
Jaguar Mitsuda
Rikiya Yasuoka
Lone Wolf
Hideo Murota
Five Dragons Chairman
Meika Seri
Boss' Mistress
Takashi Hio
Chen Wenchang
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuichi Koga (child)
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Henchman
Riki Harada
Crazy Hardy
Kazuyuki Saito
Hair
Genji Kawai
Director
Hiroshi Date
Superintendent
Takuji Aoki
Guard
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Executioner in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Executioner on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Executioner on Netflix?+
The Executioner is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.
How long is The Executioner?+
The Executioner has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who stars in The Executioner?+
The Executioner stars Sonny Chiba, Makoto Satō, Shōzō Saijō, Yutaka Nakajima and Masahiko Tsugawa.
When did The Executioner come out?+
The Executioner is a 1974 movie directed by Teruo Ishii.
What genre is The Executioner?+
The Executioner is Action film.
Who directed The Executioner?+
The Executioner was directed by Teruo Ishii.
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