Bunraku (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bunraku is a 2011 action drama directed by Guy Moshe. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $129,706 worldwide. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Guy Moshe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ARC Entertainment (II)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bunraku About?
The premise of Bunraku without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future where firearms are obsolete, a traveler arrives in a town controlled by the brutal Nicola and his gang. He finds himself aligning with a samurai seeking vengeance and a cryptic bartender. Together, they challenge Nicola’s oppressive rule in a visually striking action film blending comic book aesthetics, Western influences, and samurai traditions, aiming to reclaim a sense of justice and honor.
Bunraku Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- combat
- stabbed in the face
- fight
- brawl
- shot in the back
- mixed martial arts
- hand to hand combat
- stabbed in the arm
- chase
- foot chase
- stabbed in the hand
- battlefield
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- final battle
- showdown
- final showdown
- shot in the leg
- shot to death
- stick fight
- armory
- dystopia
- oppression
- stabbed in the leg
- gang leader
- dreadlocks
- red cap
- red suit
- fish
- eyeglasses
- sadist
- sadism
- henchman
- thug
- assassin
- assassination attempt
- attempted murder
- hitman
- car accident
- punched in the chest
- beating
- shot with an arrow
- shot in the head
- kicked in the stomach
- head butt
- fighter
- fight to the death
- shot in the throat
- shot in the neck
- stabbed in the neck
- shot in the chest
- explosion
The Director of Bunraku
Directed by Guy Moshe.
- Director Guy Moshe
More from Guy Moshe
More films directed by Guy Moshe, best-rated first: LX 2048, Holly and The Fix.
Bunraku Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bunraku 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 18% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 58% User score
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Bunraku Plot Summary
What happens in Bunraku from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a vivid and intense dystopian world, where firearms are strictly forbidden and punishable by death, the sword reigns supreme. We are introduced to Nicola the Woodcutter, a notorious crime lord with unyielding power east of the Atlantic, who navigates his dark underworld with the assistance of his enigmatic partner, Alexandra, a seductive femme fatale harboring a mysterious history. Together, they command an army of nine diverse assassins and the formidable Red Gang, instilling fear among the populace. The citizens cower under the oppressive control of this ruthless group, anxiously anticipating the emergence of a hero brave enough to challenge Nicola’s tyrannical rule.
Full summary
The whole story of Bunraku, scene by scene
Bunraku Box Office
Bunraku grossed $129,706 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$129.7K
- International
- $129.7K
How Well Do You Know Bunraku?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is banned in the dystopian world of Bunraku?
Cars in Bunraku
6 cars on screen, including the 1966 Neckar Jagst 770 and the 1993 BMW F 650 Funduro.
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1966 Neckar Jagst 770 Main role -
1993 BMW F 650 Funduro Important role -
Dacia 1100 Important role -
unknown Important role
Bunraku Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Uma Cidade sem Lei” and “Nine Assassins”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Cidade sem Lei
- Nine Assassins
- Бунраку
- 人形净琉璃
- בונראקו
- 분라쿠
- Στο περιθώριο του νόμου
- 復仇三chok俠
- 聖戰屠魔
- บันราคุ สู้ลุยดะ
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Bunraku FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bunraku, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bunraku?
Bunraku runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Bunraku released?
Bunraku was released on September 30, 2011.
Who directed Bunraku?
Bunraku was directed by Guy Moshe.
More films by Guy Moshe How much did Bunraku make at the box office?
Bunraku grossed $129,706 worldwide.
How is Bunraku rated?
Bunraku has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Bunraku have a post-credit scene?
No. Bunraku has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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