The Last Samurai
“In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.”
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
Where to watch The Last Samurai in United States
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Where is The Last Samurai streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai is a 2003 English-language drama, action and war film directed by Edward Zwick. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 7600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Last Samurai was produced by Radar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, and Cruise/Wagner Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 5, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $140 million, it went on to gross $457 million worldwide.
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Writers
- Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, John Logan
- Release date
- December 5, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $140 million
- Box office
- $457 million
- Production
- Radar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions
The Last Samurai cast & crew
The Last Samurai was directed by Edward Zwick and written by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, and John Logan.
The cast features Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren, Ken Watanabe as Moritsugu Katsumoto, Timothy Spall as Simon Graham, Tony Goldwyn as Col. Benjamin Bagley, Hiroyuki Sanada as Ujio, and Koyuki as Taka.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Toll, and it was produced by Paula Wagner and Vincent Ward.
Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
The Last Samurai holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 7,562 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, action, and war, The Last Samurai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise
Nathan Algren
Ken Watanabe
Moritsugu Katsumoto
Timothy Spall
Simon Graham
Tony Goldwyn
Col. Benjamin Bagley
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ujio
Koyuki
Taka
Shin Koyamada
Nobutada
Billy Connolly
Zebulon Gant
Togo Igawa
General Hasegawa
Shichinosuke Nakamura
Emperor Meiji
Masato Harada
Omura
William Atherton
Winchester Rep
The Last Samurai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Last Samurai in United States?
The Last Samurai is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Last Samurai in?
The Last Samurai is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
▸What is The Last Samurai rated?
The Last Samurai is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 7,562 ratings.
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