Crying Freeman

Crying Freeman

Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer

Directed by Christophe Gans

Produced by August Entertainment, Toei Video Company

1995102 min6.4 / 10

A stylized action-crime romance where a remorseful assassin and an artist form an unlikely bond amid yakuza violence and moral ambiguity.

A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Crying Freeman violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Crying Freeman sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Crying Freeman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Crying Freeman easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Crying Freeman end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Crying Freeman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Crying Freeman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Crying Freeman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Crying Freeman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Crying Freeman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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