Technically a series rather than a standalone film, the Netflix original Sanctuary has redefined how the world views sumo. It follows Enno, a debt-ridden delinquent who enters the professional sumo world for money rather than respect.
(1956): A black-and-white classic telling the life story of the legendary Wakanohana Kanji I, nicknamed the "Devil of the Dohyo". Rikidōzan sumo movie
Masayuki Kurosawa (fictionalized for this review) Starring: Ryohei Otani, Ken Watanabe, Mieko Harada Genre: Sports Comedy / Drama Runtime: 118 minutes Technically a series rather than a standalone film,
It is visceral, exhausting, and genuinely moving. When Kenji finally executes a perfect uwatenage (overarm throw), you may find yourself standing up in your living room. It is one of the best-acted sports sequences of the year. sumo movie