Like a Rolling Stone (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, Like a Rolling Stone is a drama film directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Tanaka is a yakuza who collects 'protection money' from establishments. He has just been released from jail, where he had spent eight years, and finds out that his boss wants to get rid of him. Tanaka is not an archetypal yakuza; he travels by public transport. But he does have two mistresses: Ayumi, who runs a nightclub, and Yoshie, a brothel-keeper. When Tanaka's boss ends up in hospital, second man Kurauchi exerts increasing pressure on Tanaka. Tanaka deliberately has himself wounded by a fighter to dodge several of Kurauchi's demands.
Who’s in it. Like a Rolling Stone stars Eiji Okuda, Eiko Nagashima, Reiko Takashima and Show Aikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Like a Rolling Stone 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 Like a Rolling Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like a Rolling Stone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like a Rolling Stone (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Like a Rolling Stone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Like a Rolling Stone worth watching?
- Like a Rolling Stone holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Like a Rolling Stone?
- Like a Rolling Stone stars Eiji Okuda, Eiko Nagashima, Reiko Takashima, Show Aikawa and Hakuryu.
- When was Like a Rolling Stone released?
- Like a Rolling Stone was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.