Dead or Alive 2: Birds (2000): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Dead or Alive 2: Birds
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2000
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Show Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi, Noriko Aota, Edison Chen, Kenichi Endo

What Dead or Alive 2: Birds Is About

Two contract killers run into each other in the middle of the same job and realise they were childhood friends. They take a break from killing and go back to the small island where they grew up, facing their pasts and the people they could have been. Then they decide to use their skills for something good, which the syndicates they work for do not appreciate. This is the second film of Takashi Miike's trilogy but not a sequel: the same two actors play entirely different characters. It is the most lyrical and gentlest of the three, though Miike's harshness never leaves and some scenes are heavy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead or Alive 2: Birds about?

Two contract killers run into each other in the middle of the same job and realise they were childhood friends. They take a break from killing and go back to the small island where they grew up, facing their pasts and the people they could have been.

Where can I watch Dead or Alive 2: Birds?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds is available to watch on digital platforms such as Hi-YAH, ARROW, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Dead or Alive 2: Birds?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Dead or Alive 2: Birds come out?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds was released in 2000.

Who directed Dead or Alive 2: Birds?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds was directed by Takashi Miike.

Who stars in Dead or Alive 2: Birds?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds stars Show Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi, Noriko Aota, Edison Chen.

What is Dead or Alive 2: Birds's rating?

Dead or Alive 2: Birds holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.