The Sword of Doom
“The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword.”
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
Where to watch The Sword of Doom in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Sword of Doom there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Sword of Doom 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 |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Sword of Doom
The Sword of Doom is a 1966 Japanese-language drama, crime and action film directed by Kihachi Okamoto. The cast is led by Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Sword of Doom was produced by Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd. and TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on February 25, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Writers
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Release date
- February 25, 1966
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO
The Sword of Doom cast & crew
The Sword of Doom was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and written by Shinobu Hashimoto.
The cast features Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue, Yūzō Kayama as Hyoma Utsuki, Michiyo Aratama as Ohama, Yōko Naitō as Omatsu, Toshirō Mifune as Toranosuke Shimada, and Tadao Nakamaru as Isamu Kondo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masaru Satō, cinematography is by Hiroshi Murai, and it was produced by Masayuki Satō and Sanezumi Fujimoto.
Is The Sword of Doom worth watching?
The Sword of Doom holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 263 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and action, The Sword of Doom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sword of Doom
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Cast of The Sword of Doom
Tatsuya Nakadai
Ryunosuke Tsukue
Yūzō Kayama
Hyoma Utsuki
Michiyo Aratama
Ohama
Yōko Naitō
Omatsu
Toshirō Mifune
Toranosuke Shimada
Tadao Nakamaru
Isamu Kondo
Kei Satō
Kamo Serizawa
Kō Nishimura
Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
Ichirō Nakatani
Bunnojo Utsuki
Kunie Tanaka
Senkichi
Takamaru Sasaki
Ishinsai Nakamura
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Dansho Tsukue
The Sword of Doom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sword of Doom in United States?
The Sword of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Sword of Doom on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Sword of Doom is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Sword of Doom in?
The Sword of Doom is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Sword of Doom rated?
The Sword of Doom is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 263 ratings.
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