Direction: Ryûhei Kitamura

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ryûhei Kitamura. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Azumi

2003 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Aya Ueto · Shun Oguri · Hiroki Narimiya · Kenji Kohashi

Synopsis Azumi (2003) commences with the protagonist as the sole female among a group of ten warriors, all of whom have been rigorously trained since childhood by Jiji, an elderly samurai. One fateful day, Jiji informs them that they must undergo...

5.9

4K votes

5.9

4K votes

Aragami

2003 · Movie · 78 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Takao Osawa · Masaya Kato · Kanae Uotani · Tak Sakaguchi

Synopsis Aragami (2003) is set in ancient Japan, where two injured samurai seek refuge in a peculiar old temple nestled deep in the mountains. A captivating and enigmatic woman greets them and invites them in. Overwhelmed by exhaustion, they collapse. One...

5.8

118 votes

5.8

118 votes

5.6

518 votes

Godzilla: Final Wars

2004 · Movie · 125 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Masahiro Matsuoka · Rei Kikukawa · Kazuki Kitamura · Don Frye

Synopsis Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) presents a thrilling narrative where malevolent extraterrestrial beings, known as the Xilians, release a multitude of Earth's most formidable monsters to devastate key global cities, such as Tokyo, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, and Paris. The fate...

5.4

275 votes

5.4

275 votes

Alive

2002 · Movie · 119 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Hideo Sakaki · Ryo · Koyuki · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Alive (2002) follows the harrowing journey of Tenshu, who finds himself behind bars and condemned to die for avenging his girlfriend's honor by killing her assailants. However, fate intervenes when he miraculously survives his execution. Offered a grim choice, Tenshu...

5.3

58 votes

5.3

58 votes

Jam Films

2002 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Daizaburo Hanada · Jôji Iida · Shunji Iwai · Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Natsuko Akiyama · Hirofumi Arai · Haruka Ayase · Ryoko Hirosue

Synopsis Jam Films (2002) presents a collection of short stories that delve into the surreal and the mundane. "The Messenger" introduces a enigmatic woman who visits a mobster in hiding, revealing his destiny. A simple mix-up involving a "Kendama" toy and...

5.2

30 votes

5.2

30 votes

Sky High

2003 · Movie · 123 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Yumiko Shaku · Takao Osawa · Shosuke Tanihara · Yuka Itaya

Synopsis Sky High (2003) follows the gripping tale of a relentless serial killer who targets victims to harvest their hearts. Detective Kanzaki is on the trail of this sinister figure, but his personal life takes a tragic turn when his fiancée,...

5.0

218 votes

5.0

218 votes

No One Lives

2012 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Luke Evans · Adelaide Clemens · Lee Tergesen · Laura Ramsey

Synopsis No One Lives (2012) follows the chilling aftermath of a brutal crime scene where fourteen students are found murdered, leaving only a young woman named Emma unaccounted for. Months later, a group of criminals ambush a young couple's vehicle and...

5.0

2K votes

5.0

2K votes

Lupin the 3rd

2014 · Movie · 133 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura · James Bobin

Cast Shun Oguri · Tetsuji Tamayama · Gou Ayano · Meisa Kuroki

Synopsis Lupin the 3rd (2014) follows the relentless pursuit of Interpol Inspector Zenigata as he embarks on a global manhunt for the notorious thief, Arsene Lupin III. The film captures the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between the tenacious inspector and the cunning...

5.0

610 votes

5.0

610 votes

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Bradley Cooper · Vinnie Jones · Brooke Shields · Leslie Bibb

Synopsis The Midnight Meat Train (2008) follows the chilling journey of a curious photographer, portrayed by Bradley Cooper, who stumbles upon a sinister figure named Mahogany, played by Vinnie Jones. Mahogany, a butcher with a gruesome secret, utilizes the city's subway...

4.9

5K votes

4.9

5K votes

Nightmare Cinema

2018 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Mick Garris · Joe Dante · David Slade · Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Mickey Rourke · Richard Chamberlain · Adam Godley · Orson Chaplin

Synopsis Nightmare Cinema (2018) is a chilling anthology film directed by a team of renowned filmmakers, including Mick Garris, Joe Dante, David Slade, Ryuhei Kitamura, and Alejandro Brugues. The narrative revolves around a group of unfortunate individuals who find themselves drawn...

4.7

717 votes

4.7

717 votes

The Spear of Longinus

2004 · Movie · 45 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Taro Kanazawa · Takehiro Katayama · Yumi Kikuchi · Toshiyuki Kitami

Synopsis The Spear of Longinus (2004) plunges viewers into a relentless conflict where humanity teeters on the brink of despair. Within a military hospital, a soldier bearing an unusual animal bite and a colossal crate are admitted, sending shockwaves through the...

4.5

58 votes

4.5

58 votes

The Price We Pay

2022 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Stephen Dorff · Sabina Mach · Erika Ervin · Emile Hirsch

Synopsis The Price We Pay (2022) follows a pair of criminals who, after a pawn shop heist goes awry, seek shelter in an isolated farmhouse to evade law enforcement. However, their plans to lay low are disrupted by an unexpected and...

4.5

210 votes

4.5

210 votes

Downrange

2017 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Kelly Connaire · Stephanie Pearson · Rod Hernandez · Anthony Kirlew

Synopsis Downrange (2017) follows a group of friends who find themselves in a dire situation after experiencing a tire blowout on a desolate road. As they wait for help, they are unexpectedly targeted by a mysterious sniper. The film, directed by...

4.5

2K votes

4.5

2K votes

4.1

86 votes

The Doorman

2020 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Ruby Rose · Jean Reno · Aksel Hennie · Rupert Evans

Synopsis The Doorman (2020) follows the story of a combat veteran who, upon returning home, forms a bond with a family in the bustling city of New York. As the family's new doorman, she becomes an integral part of their lives....

4.0

422 votes

4.0

422 votes

LoveDeath

2006 · Movie · 158 min. · Japan

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Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Kazuki Kitamura · Tak Sakaguchi · Kanae Uotani

Synopsis The Messenger: Tomurai wa yoru no hate de (2003) follows the tale of individuals who encounter an enigmatic figure known as the Messenger. This mysterious character arrives to impart a significant message, leaving a profound impact on those he visits....

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Not rated

Not rated