Red Sun Rising (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1994, Red Sun Rising is an action film directed by Francis Megahy, running about 99 minutes. “Japan's toughest cop is in L.A. to track down the Yakuza's deadliest killer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thomas Hoshino (Willson) is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho (Lew). He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder (Farrell). Soon they discover that Yakuza prepares a gang war and weapon smuggling. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.
Who’s in it. Red Sun Rising stars Don Wilson as Thomas Hoshino, Terry Farrell as Det. Karen Ryder, Mako as Buntoro Iga and Michael Ironside as Capt. Meisler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Red Sun Rising has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Sun Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sun Rising 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 Red Sun Rising (1994)?
- In US, Red Sun Rising is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Sun Rising worth watching?
- Red Sun Rising holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sun Rising?
- Red Sun Rising stars Don Wilson, Terry Farrell, Mako, Michael Ironside and Soon-Tek Oh.
- When was Red Sun Rising released?
- Red Sun Rising was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.