Samurai Rebellion
“In the end, we had no choice but to have it this way. We just took a roundabout path.”
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
Where to watch Samurai Rebellion in United States
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Where is Samurai Rebellion streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Samurai Rebellion
Samurai Rebellion is a 1967 Japanese-language drama, history and action film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The cast is led by Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Gō Katō. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Samurai Rebellion was produced by TOHO and Mifune Productions and made in Japan. It was released on May 27, 1967, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Release date
- May 27, 1967
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO, Mifune Productions
Samurai Rebellion cast & crew
Samurai Rebellion was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and written by Shinobu Hashimoto.
The cast features Toshirō Mifune as Isaburo Sasahara, Yōko Tsukasa as Ichi Sasahara, Gō Katō as Yogoro Sasahara, Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Bunzo Sasahara, Etsuko Ichihara as Kiku, and Isao Yamagata as Shobei Tsuchiya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toru Takemitsu, cinematography is by Kazuo Yamada, and it was produced by Toshirō Mifune and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
Is Samurai Rebellion worth watching?
Samurai Rebellion holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 265 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and action, Samurai Rebellion is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Samurai Rebellion
Toshirō Mifune
Isaburo Sasahara
Yōko Tsukasa
Ichi Sasahara
Gō Katō
Yogoro Sasahara
Tatsuyoshi Ehara
Bunzo Sasahara
Etsuko Ichihara
Kiku
Isao Yamagata
Shobei Tsuchiya
Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatewaki Asano
Shigeru Kōyama
Geki Takahashi
Michiko Otsuka
Suga Sasahara
Tatsuo Matsumura
Lord Masakata Matsudaira
Masao Mishima
Sanzaemon Yanase
Jun Hamamura
Hyoemon Shiomi
Samurai Rebellion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Samurai Rebellion in United States?
Samurai Rebellion is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Samurai Rebellion on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Samurai Rebellion is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Samurai Rebellion in?
Samurai Rebellion is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Samurai Rebellion?
Samurai Rebellion runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Samurai Rebellion rated?
Samurai Rebellion is rated NR. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 265 ratings.
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