Rising Sun (1993)
Overview
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
Where to watch Rising Sun
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Amazon Video |
| India | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Rising Sun in 35 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Rising Sun about?
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well. Rising Sun is a Action, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1993-07-30, runtime 129 minutes.
Is Rising Sun worth watching?
TMDB users rate Rising Sun 6.2 out of 10 from 880 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Rising Sun?
In the United States, Rising Sun can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Philip Kaufman
Cast
- Sean Connery as Capt. John Connor
- Wesley Snipes as Lt. Webster Smith
- Tia Carrere as Jingo Asakuma
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Eddie Sakamura
- Harvey Keitel as Lt. Tom Graham
- Mako as Yoshida-san
- Stan Egi as Ishihara
- Kevin Anderson as Bob Richmond
- Clyde Kusatsu as Tanaka
- Ray Wise as Senator John Morton
- Lauren Robinson as Zelda "Zelly" Smith
- Steve Buscemi as Willy Wilhelm
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Sources
Details and the 6.2/10 rating from Rising Sun on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.