Gozu movie poster

Gozu

July 11, 2003 2h 10m 6.8/10 (228 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Gozu is a horror/comedy film. directed by Takashi Miike. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Show Aikawa, Yūta Sone, and Kimika Yoshino

Synopsis

Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 11, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (228 votes)
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Budget $250K Production budget
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$250,000

Production Companies

  • THE KLOCKWORX
  • Raku Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gozu about?

Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While lookin...

Who directed Gozu?

Gozu was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Gozu?

Gozu has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Gozu released?

Gozu was released on July 11, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gozu?

The main cast of Gozu includes Show Aikawa, Yūta Sone, Kimika Yoshino, Shōhei Hino, Keiko Tomita.

Is Gozu worth watching?

Gozu has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 228 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.