Dead or Alive: Final (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.6

Dead or Alive: Final poster

Released in 2002, Dead or Alive: Final is an action, comedy, crime and science fiction film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in a post apocalyptic Yokohama where the population is kept under rigid control by a homosexual megalomaniac mayor. The citizens are administered drugs to suppress heterosexual urges. Officer Takeshi Honda is a hard boiled cop enforcing the mayor's agenda, and Ryō is a mellowed out drifter that hooks up with a gang of rebels. When the gang kidnap Takeshi's son, it begins a series of events leading to an inevitable showdown.

Who’s in it. Dead or Alive: Final stars Show Aikawa as Ryô, Riki Takeuchi as Officer Takeshi Honda, Maria Chen as Michelle and Richard Chen as Dictator Woo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dead or Alive: Final has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, RetroCrush Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead or Alive: Final page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dead or Alive: Final tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dead or Alive: Final (2002)?
In US, Dead or Alive: Final is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and RetroCrush Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dead or Alive: Final worth watching?
Dead or Alive: Final holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead or Alive: Final?
Dead or Alive: Final stars Show Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi, Maria Chen, Richard Chen and Jason Chu.
When was Dead or Alive: Final released?
Dead or Alive: Final was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.