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Where to watch Sonatine (1993) tonight

Sonatine (1993) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 719 TMDB members. Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while…

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Released
September 10, 1993
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 719 votes
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Starring
Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Tetsu Watanabe, Masanobu Katsumura
Language
Japanese
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Crime 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.

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How long is Sonatine?
Sonatine is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sonatine rated?
Sonatine is rated R in the US.
Is Sonatine a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Crime 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 Sonatine?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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