Izo (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2004, Izo is an action, fantasy, drama and war film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 128 minutes. “The world never can be changed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
Who’s in it. Izo stars Kazuya Nakayama as Okada Izo, Kaori Momoi as Saya, Ryuhei Matsuda as His Highness and Hiroki Matsukata as Yakuza Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Izo 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 Izo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Izo 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 Izo (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Izo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Izo worth watching?
- Izo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Izo?
- Izo stars Kazuya Nakayama, Kaori Momoi, Ryuhei Matsuda, Hiroki Matsukata and Ryôsuke Miki.
- When was Izo released?
- Izo was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.