Violent Cop (1989)
Kernel Score: 80% · 402 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama
Released: 1989-08-12
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Violent Cop
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.
Violent Cop parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Violent Cop is a gritty Japanese crime thriller involving police brutality and drug trafficking.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts police brutality, torture, and a violent detective investigating drug and yakuza crime.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Drug trafficking is central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Azuma Ryosuke
- Maiko Kawakami as Akari Ryosuke
- Makoto Ashikawa as Kikuchi
- Shiro Sano as Yoshinari
- Sei Hiraizumi as Iwaki
- Mikiko Otonashi as Iwaki's Wife
- Hakuryu as Kiyohiro
- Ittoku Kishibe as Nito
- Ken Yoshizawa as Shinkai
- Nobuyuki Katsube as Deputy Police Chief Higuchi
Violent Cop FAQ
Is Violent Cop good?
Violent Cop has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 402 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Violent Cop?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Violent Cop OK for kids?
Violent Cop is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Violent Cop is a gritty Japanese crime thriller involving police brutality and drug trafficking.
What movies are like Violent Cop?
If you liked Violent Cop, try Training Day, Scarface, Brother and Elite Squad.