Gozu (2004): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Gozu is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Takashi Miike. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $58,633 worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic. Stream it on Cineverse and Screambox.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Pathfinder Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gozu About?
The premise of Gozu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A ruthless yakuza boss orders his loyal subordinate to carry out a violent act – the killing of a mentally unstable gang member. As the man struggles with the demand, the brutal task unleashes a wave of chaos, forcing him to confront the conflicting forces of loyalty and morality within a dark underworld of crime and corruption. The consequences of his actions threaten to consume him.
Where to Watch Gozu
Stream it on Cineverse and Screambox. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Gozu
Directed by Takashi Miike.
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Director Takashi Miike
Gozu Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gozu 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Gozu Plot Summary
What happens in Gozu 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 a harrowing tale of paranoia and derangement, we follow Ozaki, portrayed by Aikawa, a mentally unstable individual entangled in the vicious Azamawari yakuza clan. His madness escalates to a disturbing moment when he brutally takes out his frustrations on an innocent chihuahua outside a restaurant, believing it to be a vicious assassin sent to eliminate gangsters. Aware of the chaos Ozaki could bring, the clan’s leader, portrayed by Ishibashi, decides to eliminate this liability, sending Minami, played by Sone, to carry out the grim task of silencing Ozaki and disposing of his body in a company warehouse.
Full summary
The whole story of Gozu, scene by scene
Gozu Box Office
Gozu grossed $58,633 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$58.6K
- US & Canada
- $58.2K
Gozu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gozu.
How Well Do You Know Gozu?
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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What event leads to Minami being dispatched to silence Ozaki?
Gozu Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Yakuza Horror Theater: Gozu” and “Gokudô kyôfu dai-gekijô: Gozu”.
- Also known as
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- Yakuza Horror Theater: Gozu
- Gokudô kyôfu dai-gekijô: Gozu
- Gozu. El camino a la locura
- Gokudō kyōfu dai-gekijō: Gozu
- Jakuza horror színház
- 극도공포대극장 우두
- Театр ужасов якудза: Годзу
- 极道恐怖大剧场 牛头
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Gozu FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Gozu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gozu?
Gozu runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Gozu released?
Gozu was released on July 30, 2004.
Who directed Gozu?
Gozu was directed by Takashi Miike.
More films by Takashi Miike Where can I watch Gozu?
In the US, Gozu is streaming on Cineverse and Screambox (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Gozu make at the box office?
Gozu grossed $58,633 worldwide.
How is Gozu rated?
Gozu has 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Gozu have a post-credit scene?
No. Gozu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Gozu in?
The original language of Gozu is Japanese.
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