Bayside Shakedown (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1998, Bayside Shakedown is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Aoshima, a police detective working in the Bayside Precinct, is continually frustrated by the hierarchy and red tape that plague the system. His friend Muroi is climbing the ladder of the police bureaucracy. Muroi has made a pact with Aoshima that while Aoshima looks after the streets, Muroi would make life easier for the cops on the beat. One day in Bayside, a series of events turns the small station upside down.
Who’s in it. Bayside Shakedown stars Yuji Oda as Shunsaku Aoshima, Toshiro Yanagiba as Shinji Muroi, Eri Fukatsu as Sumire Onda and Miki Mizuno as Yukino Kashiwagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bayside Shakedown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $99M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bayside Shakedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bayside Shakedown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bayside Shakedown (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bayside Shakedown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bayside Shakedown worth watching?
- Bayside Shakedown holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bayside Shakedown?
- Bayside Shakedown stars Yuji Oda, Toshiro Yanagiba, Eri Fukatsu, Miki Mizuno and Yusuke Santamaria.
- When was Bayside Shakedown released?
- Bayside Shakedown was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.
