Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

"Live by the code. Die by the code."

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Ratings & Reviews

7.5/10

102,710 votes

84/100

Fresh

68/100

Metascore

7.3/10

1,374 votes

Great

Average

Poor

Awards & Recognition

Critical acclaim and industry honors

1 win & 8 nominations total

Source: OMDB

Box Office Performance

Financial performance & earnings

Budget

$2.0M

Production Cost

Worldwide

$9.4M

Global Box Office

Domestic

$3,308,029

United States

Profit

+$7.4M

ROI: +370%

Budget Recovery470% of budget

$0|Budget: $2.0M|Revenue: $9.4M

Popularity Trend(Wikipedia)

60-Day Views

34.2K

Daily Avg

569

7-Day Trend

+17%

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Filming Locations

Where this movie was filmed

New York City

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Story Setting

Set In

New York City

Time Period

1990s

Themes & Subjects

#contractkiller#ethics

Extended Crew & Production

Cinematography

Robby Müller

Film Editing

Jay Rabinowitz

Music / Score

RZA

Distributors

NetflixArtisan Entertainment

Technical Specifications

Color

color

Aspect Ratio

1.85:1

Format

video on demand

Where to Watch Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Available in 12 countries

Country	Stream	Free	Rent	Buy
United States of AmericaR	HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom15	—	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada	Criterion Channel	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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Age Ratings by Country

United StatesR

United Kingdom15

AustraliaMA 15+

Germany16

FranceTP

CZ18+

South Korea19

Netherlands16

+2 more countries

Production

Director

Jim Jarmusch

Writers

Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch

Production Companies

JVCBac FilmsPandora FilmPlywood ProductionsARD DegetoLe Studio Canal+

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Ghost Dog

John Tormey

Louie

Cliff Gorman

Sonny Valerio

Frank Minucci

Big Angie

Richard Portnow

Handsome Frank

Tricia Vessey

Louise Vargo

Henry Silva

Ray Vargo

Gene Ruffini

Old Consigliere

Frank Adonis

Valerio's Bodyguard

Victor Argo

Vinny

Isaach de Bankolé

Raymond

Camille Winbush

Pearline

Tags & Keywords

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