Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- eccentric
- propulsive
- action movie night
- comic thriller night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but uneven Japanese action comedy, praising its energy while noting its eccentric humor and conventional plotting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ryo Saeba is an elite marksman whose womanizing and comic antics contrast with his private-eye skill.
Ryo and Kaori investigate the death of Kaori's brother Hideyuki Makimura.
The private detective plot moves through contemporary Tokyo and its criminal underworld.
Ryo reluctantly joins forces with his late partner's sister Kaori.
Films like City Hunter, and why
Baby Assassins
Shares Japanese urban action comedy, a charismatic professional fighter, comic eccentricity, and criminal conspiracies.
Gintama
Shares manga-derived spectacle, deadpan comedy, stylized violence, and an over-the-top Tokyo underworld.
The Nice Guys
Shares a hard-boiled private investigator, playful romantic tension, and energetic crime-action tone.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Shares a flirtatious action hero, conspiratorial crime plot, and broad comic set pieces.
Movie Details
- Director
- Yuichi Satoh
- Release Date
- 2024-04-24
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (270)
Cast
- Ryohei Suzuki
- Misato Morita
- Masanobu Ando
- Fumino Kimura
- Asuka Hanamura
- Isao Hashizume
- Tetta Sugimoto
- Ayame Misaki
- Takaya Sakoda
- Moemi Katayama
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is City Hunter about?
- A gifted but incorrigible Tokyo private eye joins his late partner’s sister to expose the conspiracy behind the killing.
- What is City Hunter like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of City Hunter as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is City Hunter violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in City Hunter as moderate.
- What did critics think of City Hunter?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but uneven Japanese action comedy, praising its energy while noting its eccentric humor and conventional plotting.
- Which films are like City Hunter?
- Films with a similar feel include Baby Assassins, Gintama, The Nice Guys, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
- How long is City Hunter?
- City Hunter runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch City Hunter?
- In United States, City Hunter streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
