Death Note (2006) movie poster

Death Note (2006)

デスノート
"The battle of wits begins. Whose side are you on?"
ThumbScore
👍 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 78% (RT: 78%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

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Director
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (774 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Cast
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami
Asaka Seto as Naomi Misora
Shigeki Hosokawa as Raye Iwamatsu
Erika Toda as Misa Amane
Shunji Fujimura as Watari
Takeshi Kaga as Soichiro Yagami
Yuu Kashii as Shiori Akino
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 774 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 78%.
Overview
Light Yagami finds the "Death Note," a notebook with the power to kill, and decides to create a Utopia by killing the world's criminals, and soon the world's greatest detective, "L," is hired to find the mysterious murderer. An all out battle between the two greatest minds on earth begins and the winner will control the world. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Tatsuya Fujiwara spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Shusuke Kaneko cited several classic fantasy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Death Note is a 2006 fantasy, mystery, thriller film directed by Shusuke Kaneko. Light Yagami finds the "Death Note," a notebook with the power to kill, and decides to create a Utopia by killing the world's criminals, and soon the world's greatest detective, "L," is hired to find the mysterious murderer. An all out battle between the two greatest minds on earth begins and the winner will control the world.

The film has been rated by 774 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Death Note delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Death Note (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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