Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in United States
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Where is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is a 2021 Japanese-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Keishi Otomo. The cast is led by Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Issey Takahashi. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was produced by Warner Bros. Japan, Amuse Soft Entertainment, and GYAO and made in Japan. It was released on June 4, 2021, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Keishi Otomo
- Writers
- Keishi Otomo
- Release date
- June 4, 2021
- OTT release
- July 30, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Warner Bros. Japan, Amuse Soft Entertainment, GYAO
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning cast & crew
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was directed by Keishi Otomo and written by Keishi Otomo.
The cast features Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura, Kasumi Arimura as Tomoe Yukishiro, Issey Takahashi as Kogoro Katsura, Nijiro Murakami as Soji Okita, Masanobu Ando as Shinsaku Takasugi, and Kazuki Kitamura as Tatsumi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naoki Sato, cinematography is by Takuro Ishizaka, and it was produced by Satoshi Fukushima and Hiroyoshi Koiwai.
Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 542 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
In United States, you can stream Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 30, 2021.
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Cast of Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Takeru Satoh
Kenshin Himura
Kasumi Arimura
Tomoe Yukishiro
Issey Takahashi
Kogoro Katsura
Nijiro Murakami
Soji Okita
Masanobu Ando
Shinsaku Takasugi
Kazuki Kitamura
Tatsumi
Yosuke Eguchi
Hajime Saito
Towa Araki
Enishi Yukishiro
Shima Onishi
Iizuka
Soko Wada
Toshizo Hijikata
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Katagai
Mayu Hotta
Ikumatsu
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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in United States?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning on Netflix?
Yes — Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning rated?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 542 ratings.
▸When did Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning release on OTT?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning became available digitally on July 30, 2021.
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