Sukiyaki Western Django

Name: Sukiyaki Western Django
Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Western, Thriller
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Hideaki Ito, Koichi Sato, Yūsuke Iseya, Kaori Momoi, Teruyuki Kagawa

2007Dir. Takashi Miike2h 1m

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Runtime2h 1m

Released2007

Budget$3.8M

Box office$2.7M

DirectorTakashi Miike

About This Movie

Sukiyaki Western Django is this wild mashup of genres, blending samurai, spaghetti western, and a bit of offbeat comedy. Takashi Miike really embraces that over-the-top style, and it’s evident in both the vivid cinematography and the hyper-stylized action sequences. The pacing keeps you engaged, bouncing between intense standoffs and absurd humor. Plus, the performances have this quirky edge, especially with the cast fully committing to the characters. The film also has some neat practical effects that add to its charm, making the violence almost cartoonish yet impactful. It’s definitely not your typical western, but that's what makes it stand out in Miike's filmography.

Unique blend of genresStylized visuals and actionQuirky performances enhance the tone