Pray for Death (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, Pray for Death is an action film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 92 minutes. “The Master Ninja is Back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Who’s in it. Pray for Death stars Sho Kosugi as Akira Saito, James Booth as Limehouse Willie, Donna Kei Benz as Aiko Saito and Norman Burton as Lt. Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pray for Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pray for Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pray for Death 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 Pray for Death (1985)?
- In US, Pray for Death is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pray for Death worth watching?
- Pray for Death holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pray for Death?
- Pray for Death stars Sho Kosugi, James Booth, Donna Kei Benz, Norman Burton and Kane Kosugi.
- When was Pray for Death released?
- Pray for Death was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.