

13 Assassins
“Take up your sword.”
A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.
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Where is 13 Assassins streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | ARROW | FlixFling |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Film Total Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | fuboTV, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About 13 Assassins
13 Assassins is a 2010 Japanese-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yūsuke Iseya. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo.
13 Assassins was produced by TOHO, Sedic International, and Toei Studios Kyoto and made in Japan and United Kingdom. It was released on September 25, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Daisuke Tengan
- Release date
- September 25, 2010
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- TOHO, Sedic International, Toei Studios Kyoto
13 Assassins cast & crew
13 Assassins was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Daisuke Tengan.
The cast features Koji Yakusho as Shinzaemon Shimada, Takayuki Yamada as Shinrokuro Shimada, Yūsuke Iseya as Koyata, Goro Inagaki as Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira, Kazue Fukiishi as Tsuya / Upashi, and Hiroki Matsukata as Kuranaga.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Nobuyasu Kita, and it was produced by Minami Ichikawa and Tōichirō Shiraishi.
Is 13 Assassins worth watching?
13 Assassins holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,267 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, 13 Assassins is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 13 Assassins
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Cast of 13 Assassins

Koji Yakusho
Shinzaemon Shimada

Takayuki Yamada
Shinrokuro Shimada

Yūsuke Iseya
Koyata

Goro Inagaki
Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira

Kazue Fukiishi
Tsuya / Upashi

Hiroki Matsukata
Kuranaga

Tsuyoshi Ihara
Kuzuro Hirayama

Ikki Sawamura
Gunziro Mitsuhasi

Arata Furuta
Heizo Sahara

Sousuke Takaoka
Yasoyosi Hioki

Rokkaku Seiji
Mosuke Otake

Kazuki Namioka
Rihei Ishizuka
13 Assassins — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 13 Assassins in United States?
13 Assassins is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is 13 Assassins on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — 13 Assassins is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is 13 Assassins in?
13 Assassins is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is 13 Assassins rated?
13 Assassins is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,267 ratings.











