---
title: "Bunraku"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bunraku-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30618
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bunraku (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bunraku-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bunraku is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Picturesque Films, Outpost Studios, Snoot Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A drifter, bartender, and samurai seek vengeance in a gunless world."

### Why Watch
- Unique gunless setting
- Visually striking action sequences
- Strong revenge-driven plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent confrontations may be intense
- Pacing can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, dramatic, stylized

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bunraku-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Guy Moshe
- **Networks / Studios**: Picturesque Films, Outpost Studios, Snoot Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josh Hartnett** as *The Drifter*
- **Demi Moore** as *Alexandra*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *The Bartender*
- **Ron Perlman** as *Nicola*
- **GACKT** as *Yoshi*
- **Shun Sugata** as *Uncle*
- **Jordi Mollà** as *Valentine*
- **Emily Kaiho** as *Momoko*
- **Kevin McKidd** as *Killer 2*
- **Shahar Sorek** as *Killer No. 3 / Mirror Drifter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Bunraku belong to?
Bunraku is classified as an action thriller drama.

### Q: When was Bunraku released?
It was released in the United States on September 1, 2010.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Bunraku?
In a world without guns, a drifter, a bartender, and a young samurai plot revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of thugs.

### Q: Are there any notable elements about the antagonists?
The antagonist’s forces are led by nine diverse and deadly assassins.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bunraku — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30618)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*