The Execution Game (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, The Execution Game is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The third movie in Tôru Murakawa's Game trilogy about a hitman. Narumi is set up by a mysterious woman. Abducted and tortured, Narumi is forced to take on a difficult job. The target is a veteran killer as good as him.
Who’s in it. The Execution Game stars Aiko Morishita as Keiko Tayama, Lily as Naoko, Yoshirō Aoki as Okajima and Ryuji Katagiri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Execution Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Execution Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Execution Game 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 The Execution Game (1979)?
- In US, The Execution Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Execution Game worth watching?
- The Execution Game holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Execution Game?
- The Execution Game stars Aiko Morishita, Lily, Yoshirō Aoki, Ryuji Katagiri and Kei Satō.