IMDb 4.8 2021 HD

Yakuza Princess

Yakuza Princess

2021
Action Thriller
112 min R Brazil
6.1 / 10
4.8 IMDB

In Brazil, Akemi finds out that she's the heiress to the Yakuza empire. Just after that, her destiny enters a spiral of violence and mystery, where a gaijin…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Marina Watson-Wood / João Londres / Vicente Amorim
Starring
Masumi / Jonathan Rhys Meyers / Tsuyoshi Ihara / Eijiro Ozaki / Toshiji Takeshima / Mariko Takai / Kenny Leu / Nicolas Trevijano

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing violent mysterious uneven atmospheric gritty suspenseful dark compelling action-packed ambiguous predictable

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Yakuza Princess presents a compelling narrative hook: an heiress to a notorious crime syndicate unaware of her birthright. Masumi carries the weight of this revelation effectively, portraying Akemi's journey from confusion to confrontation. The film's tone is consistently…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A thrilling dive into a world of fractured loyalties and inherited violence, Yakuza Princess is an electrifying watch. Masumi shines as Akemi, the reluctant heir whose life spirals into a dangerous labyrinth of Yakuza intrigue. The film masterfully…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Yakuza Princess is a film that promises more than it ultimately delivers. While the premise of a Yakuza heir discovering her destiny in Brazil is intriguing, the execution feels somewhat underdeveloped. Masumi as Akemi navigates the narrative with…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This crime thriller serves up a potent cocktail of betrayal and legacy. Yakuza Princess introduces us to Akemi, a woman thrust into a world of organised crime she never knew existed, all while a mysterious protector, Shirô, casts…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Yakuza Princess attempts a stylish fusion of Japanese organised crime lore with a Brazilian setting, and while it doesn't always hit the mark, it offers a compelling, if occasionally uneven, ride. Masumi anchors the film with a performance…

FAQs

The 'gaijin,' Shirô, plays a pivotal and potentially deceptive role in Yakuza Princess. His presence as a protector is called into question when Akemi learns he may have been sent to kill her. This ambiguity creates significant dramatic tension and fuels the film's mystery, forcing Akemi and the audience to question loyalties and the true nature of the threats she faces. His foreign status adds another layer to the cultural dynamics.