Harakiri
“What befalls others today, may be your own fate tomorrow.”
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
Where to watch Harakiri in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Harakiri there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Harakiri streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About Harakiri
Harakiri is a 1962 Japanese-language action, drama and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The cast is led by Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Harakiri was produced by Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on September 15, 1962, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Release date
- September 15, 1962
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku
Harakiri cast & crew
Harakiri was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and written by Shinobu Hashimoto.
The cast features Tatsuya Nakadai as Hanshiro Tsugumo, Akira Ishihama as Motome Chijiiwa, Shima Iwashita as Miho Tsugumo, Tetsuro Tamba as Hikokuro Omodaka, Masao Mishima as Tango Inaba, and Ichirō Nakatani as Hayato Yazaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toru Takemitsu, cinematography is by Yoshio Miyajima, and it was produced by Tatsuyo Hosoya.
Is Harakiri worth watching?
Harakiri holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 1,220 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed action films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, Harakiri is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Harakiri
In United States, you can stream Harakiri on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Harakiri
Tatsuya Nakadai
Hanshiro Tsugumo
Akira Ishihama
Motome Chijiiwa
Shima Iwashita
Miho Tsugumo
Tetsuro Tamba
Hikokuro Omodaka
Masao Mishima
Tango Inaba
Ichirō Nakatani
Hayato Yazaki
Kei Satō
Masakazu
Yoshio Inaba
Jinai Chijiiwa
Hisashi Igawa
Retainer
Toru Takeuchi
Retainer
Yoshirō Aoki
Tatsuo Matsumura
Harakiri — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Harakiri in United States?
Harakiri is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Harakiri on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Harakiri is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Harakiri in?
Harakiri is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Harakiri?
Harakiri runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Harakiri rated?
Harakiri is rated NR. It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 1,220 ratings.
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