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Dead or Alive: Final (2002): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Dead or Alive: Final is a 2002 sci-fi thriller directed by Takashi Miike. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $2,591 worldwide. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on ARROW and Fandor, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
worldwide gross
$2.6K
Metascore
34
Dead or Alive: Final (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Takashi Miike
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Thriller , Comedy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead or Alive: Final About?

The premise of Dead or Alive: Final without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a dystopian future consumed by crime and disorder, a powerful drug lord targets a defiant rebel. Following the rebel's death, her kin embarks on a relentless quest for retribution, confronting those responsible and unleashing a wave of escalating violence. This conflict pushes the boundaries of morality and tests the resilience of those caught in its destructive path.

Dead or Alive: Final Themes & Keywords

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  • yokohama japan
  • wings
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  • totalitarianism
  • tank top
  • t shirt
  • sunglasses
  • shot to death
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the chest
  • shooting
  • scene during end credits
  • saxophone
  • robot
  • replicant
  • punch
  • prison
  • pregnancy
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  • martial arts
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  • machine gun
  • love
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  • homosexual
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  • future
  • evil
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  • drug
  • drug overdose
  • death
  • dead woman
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Where to watch

Where to Watch Dead or Alive: Final

Stream it on ARROW and Fandor, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Dead or Alive: Final

Directed by Takashi Miike.

Ratings

Dead or Alive: Final Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dead or Alive: Final 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Dead or Alive: Final Plot Summary

What happens in Dead or Alive: Final from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the dystopian landscape of 24th century Yokohama, Mayor Woo has firmly seized control with an iron grip, enforcing harsh measures to regulate the populace. His authority is reinforced by Takeshi Honda, a fervent enforcer who will go to any lengths to maintain order. Amidst this turmoil, Ryo, a wandering drifter, becomes ensnared by government forces. During a violent altercation, Honda realizes that Ryo is an anomalous relic from a cataclysmic conflict that devastated the planet. In a daring escape from capture, Ryo follows a boy who had previously pleaded for his help, leading him to the hidden headquarters of a rebel faction intent on overthrowing Woo’s oppressive regime.

Full summary

The whole story of Dead or Alive: Final, scene by scene

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Box office

Dead or Alive: Final Box Office

Dead or Alive: Final grossed $2,591 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6K

US & Canada
$2.6K
Videos

Dead or Alive: Final Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dead or Alive: Final.

Official Trailer for Dead or Alive: Final (2002)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dead or Alive: Final?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What century is the setting of 'Dead or Alive: Final'?

Cars

Cars in Dead or Alive: Final

4 cars on screen, including the 1984 Honda CBX 750 P and the 1985 Isuzu NPR.

  • 1984 Honda CBX 750 P in Dead or Alive: Final 1984 Honda CBX 750 P Minor role
  • 1985 Isuzu NPR in Dead or Alive: Final 1985 Isuzu NPR Minor role
  • 1993 Toyota Coaster in Dead or Alive: Final 1993 Toyota Coaster Minor role
  • 1992 Toyota Camry in Dead or Alive: Final 1992 Toyota Camry Background role
Details

Dead or Alive: Final Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Dead or Alive 3” and “Dead or Alive - Final”.

Also known as
  • Dead or Alive 3
  • Dead or Alive - Final
  • Dead or Alive III: Final
  • 生存还是毁灭之特警新人王
  • Живым или мертвым 3
  • Morrer ou Viver 3

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FAQ

Dead or Alive: Final FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Dead or Alive: Final, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dead or Alive: Final?

Dead or Alive: Final runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Dead or Alive: Final released?

Dead or Alive: Final was released on November 29, 2002.

Who directed Dead or Alive: Final?

Dead or Alive: Final was directed by Takashi Miike.

More films by Takashi Miike

Where can I watch Dead or Alive: Final?

In the US, Dead or Alive: Final is streaming on ARROW, Fandor and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Dead or Alive: Final make at the box office?

Dead or Alive: Final grossed $2,591 worldwide.

How is Dead or Alive: Final rated?

Dead or Alive: Final has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Dead or Alive: Final have a post-credit scene?

No. Dead or Alive: Final has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dead or Alive: Final in?

The original language of Dead or Alive: Final is Chinese.

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