Violent Cop

Violent Cop

Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Produced by Bandaï Media Department, Shochiku-Fuji Company

1989103 min7.2 / 10

A morally murky crime thriller about a detective's descent into brutality and corruption while pursuing a case that blurs the line between justice and vengeance.

A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and yakuza activities.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Violent Cop violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Violent Cop one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of films.

  • Does Violent Cop end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Violent Cop scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Violent Cop easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Violent Cop sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity9

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Violent Cop, and what each one shares →

Like Violent Cop

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Violent Cop

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Violent Cop, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Violent Cop, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Violent Cop, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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