Gate of Hell
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Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Where to watch Gate of Hell in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Gate of Hell there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Gate of Hell streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Acontra Plus, Tivify | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Gate of Hell
Gate of Hell is a 1953 Japanese-language drama, history and romance film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. The cast is led by Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Gate of Hell was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on October 30, 1953.
- Director
- Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Writers
- Masaichi Nagata, Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Release date
- October 30, 1953
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Gate of Hell cast & crew
Gate of Hell was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa and written by Masaichi Nagata and Teinosuke Kinugasa.
The cast features Kazuo Hasegawa as Moritō Endō, Machiko Kyō as Lady Kesa, Isao Yamagata as Wataru Watanabe, Yataro Kurokawa as Shigemori, Kōtarō Bandō as Rokurō, and Jun Tazaki as Kogenta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yasushi Akutagawa, cinematography is by Kōhei Sugiyama, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Gate of Hell worth watching?
Gate of Hell holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 98 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, Gate of Hell is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gate of Hell
In United States, you can stream Gate of Hell 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 Gate of Hell
Kazuo Hasegawa
Moritō Endō
Machiko Kyō
Lady Kesa
Isao Yamagata
Wataru Watanabe
Yataro Kurokawa
Shigemori
Kōtarō Bandō
Rokurō
Jun Tazaki
Kogenta
Koreya Senda
Gen Kiyomori
Masao Shimizu
Nobuyori
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Yachūta
Kenjiro Uemura
Masanaka
Gen Shimizu
Saburōsuke
Michiko Araki
Mano
Gate of Hell — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gate of Hell in United States?
Gate of Hell is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Gate of Hell on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Gate of Hell is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Gate of Hell in?
Gate of Hell is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gate of Hell?
Gate of Hell runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Gate of Hell rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
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