
Bunraku
2010 · Movie · R · 124 min · ★ 5.8 · 23% critics
In a gunless, stylized world ruled by a ruthless boss and his squad of assassins, a lone outsider arrives in town and teams up with unlikely allies. Together they set out on a revenge-driven mission that pits honor and survival against an army of enforcers in a strange, stage-like city.
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-09-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Critic score
- 23/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (350 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a weird, colorful action fantasy that leans into style, pulp humor, and constant showdowns; Not for you if you need grounded realism, clear plotting, or weighty characters—think closer to Kate than Seeking Justice.
Pros: bold comic-book look; quirky genre mashup; nonstop brawls | Cons: thin story; uneven pacing; hit-or-miss fights
Themes
- bartender
- revenge
- drifter
- uncle nephew relationship
Cast & crew

Josh Hartnett
as The Drifter

Demi Moore
as Alexandra

Woody Harrelson
as The Bartender

Ron Perlman
as Nicola

GACKT
as Yoshi

Shun Sugata
as Uncle

Jordi Mollà
as Valentine

Emily Kaiho
as Momoko

Kevin McKidd
as Killer 2
- SS
Shahar Sorek
as Killer No. 3 / Mirror Drifter
Directed by Guy Moshe