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Where to watch Vengeance Is Mine (1979) tonight

Vengeance Is Mine (1979) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 162 TMDB members. A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.

Runtime
2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama
Released
April 21, 1979
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 162 votes
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Starring
Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho, Frankie Sakai
Language
Japanese
Original title
復讐するは我にあり
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription), Darkroom (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Vengeance Is Mine?
Vengeance Is Mine is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Vengeance Is Mine rated?
Vengeance Is Mine is rated R in the US.
Is Vengeance Is Mine a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Vengeance Is Mine?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription), Darkroom (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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