Ryuji (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Ryuji is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Tôru Kawashima, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryuji tries quitting the yakuza to actively support his wife and daughter; as he's used to easy money, it's a difficult transition.
Who’s in it. Ryuji stars Shôji Kaneko as Ryuji Hanashiro, Eiko Nagashima as Mariko Hanashiro, Koji Kita as Hiroshi and Kinzō Sakura as Nao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ryuji has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ryuji page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ryuji tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ryuji (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ryuji change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ryuji worth watching?
- Ryuji holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ryuji?
- Ryuji stars Shôji Kaneko, Eiko Nagashima, Koji Kita, Kinzō Sakura and Masataka Iwao.
- When was Ryuji released?
- Ryuji was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.