Adventures of Zatoichi
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman looking for her father, a village leader who has disappeared. As he helps her investigate the disappearance, Zatoichi also becomes involved with another young woman who is trying to help her brother, who has murdered someone at about the same time and place as the missing man was last seen.
Where to watch Adventures of Zatoichi in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Adventures of Zatoichi there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Adventures of Zatoichi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Adventures of Zatoichi
Adventures of Zatoichi is a 1964 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Eiko Taki. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Adventures of Zatoichi was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on December 30, 1964.
- Director
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Writers
- Shozaburo Asai
- Release date
- December 30, 1964
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Adventures of Zatoichi cast & crew
Adventures of Zatoichi was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and written by Shozaburo Asai.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Miwa Takada as Saki, Eiko Taki as Osen, Kichijirō Ueda as Boss Jinbei, Daimaru Nakata as Zany Entertainer, and Mikijiro Hira as Gounosuke.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Taichiro Kosugi, cinematography is by Shozo Honda, and it was produced by Shozaburo Asai.
Is Adventures of Zatoichi worth watching?
Adventures of Zatoichi holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Adventures of Zatoichi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Adventures of Zatoichi
In United States, you can stream Adventures of Zatoichi on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Adventures of Zatoichi
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Miwa Takada
Saki
Eiko Taki
Osen
Kichijirō Ueda
Boss Jinbei
Daimaru Nakata
Zany Entertainer
Mikijiro Hira
Gounosuke
Gen Kimura
Yakuza dice thrower
Akitake Kōno
Intendant Gorota Kajima
Kōichi Mizuhara
Kamazo
Ikuko Mōri
Hanokama
Racket Nakata
Zany Entertainer
Teruko Ōmi
Daruma maker's wife
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Adventures of Zatoichi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Adventures of Zatoichi in United States?
Adventures of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Adventures of Zatoichi on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Adventures of Zatoichi is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Adventures of Zatoichi in?
Adventures of Zatoichi is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Adventures of Zatoichi?
Adventures of Zatoichi runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Adventures of Zatoichi rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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