Death Note(2006)
“The battle of wits begins. Whose side are you on?”
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.
Director
Shusuke Kaneko
Studio
Nippon Television Network Corporation
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Tatsuya Fujiwara
as Light Yagami
Kenichi Matsuyama
as L
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
Shido Nakamura
as Ryuk (voice)
Sota Aoyama
as Touta Matsuda
Norman England
as FBI Agent
Godai Michiko
as Sachiko Yagami
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Nippon Television Network Corporation • Shueisha • Shochiku
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Note?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Death Note (2006).
What is Death Note about?▼
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.
Who directed Death Note?▼
Death Note was directed by Shusuke Kaneko and released in 2006. It is a fantasy, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Death Note?▼
Death Note has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in Death Note?▼
The cast of Death Note includes Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami, Kenichi Matsuyama as L, Asaka Seto as Naomi Misora, Shigeki Hosokawa as Raye Iwamatsu, Erika Toda as Misa Amane and more.
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