Where to watch Gate of Flesh (1964) tonight
Gate of Flesh (1964) runs 1 h 30 min and averages 6.6 from 78 TMDB members. In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh, visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and…
- Runtime
- 1 h 30 min — ends 9:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Released
- May 31, 1964
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 from 78 votes
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Starring
- Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii
- Language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 肉体の門
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Gate of Flesh?
- Gate of Flesh is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Gate of Flesh rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for Gate of Flesh.
- Is Gate of Flesh a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Gate of Flesh?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
- Sex and Fury (1973)
- Tokyo Decadence (1992)
- Female Yakuza Tale (1973)
- Enter the Void (2010)
- The Protector (1985)
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