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Where to watch Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) tonight

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) runs 1 h 19 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 576 TMDB members. An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

Runtime
1 h 19 min — ends 9:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Released
August 23, 1991
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 576 votes
Director
Mark L. Lester
Starring
Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is 1 h 19 min long (79 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Showdown in Little Tokyo rated?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is rated R in the US.
Is Showdown in Little Tokyo a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Showdown in Little Tokyo?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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