Zatoichi
“His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.”
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.
Where to watch Zatoichi in United States
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JustWatch TVClick a service to open Zatoichi there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Zatoichi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Zatoichi
Zatoichi is a 2003 Japanese-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Takeshi Kitano. The cast is led by Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Zatoichi was produced by Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, and Tokyo FM and made in Japan and France. It was released on September 6, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers
- Takeshi Kitano
- Release date
- September 6, 2003
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, France
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM
Zatoichi cast & crew
Zatoichi was directed by Takeshi Kitano and written by Takeshi Kitano.
The cast features Takeshi Kitano as Zatoichi / Ichi, Tadanobu Asano as Hattori Genosuke, Michiyo Yasuda as Tante Oume, Yui Natsukawa as Oshino, Guadalcanal Taka as Shinkichi, and Daigorô Tachibana as Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keiichi Suzuki, cinematography is by Katsumi Yanagijima, and it was produced by Tsunehisa Saitô and Masayuki Mori.
Is Zatoichi worth watching?
Zatoichi holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 967 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, Zatoichi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi
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Cast of Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano
Zatoichi / Ichi
Tadanobu Asano
Hattori Genosuke
Michiyo Yasuda
Tante Oume
Yui Natsukawa
Oshino
Guadalcanal Taka
Shinkichi
Daigorô Tachibana
Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
Yuko Daike
Geisha Okinu Naruto
Ittoku Kishibe
Boss Inosuke Ginzo
Saburo Ishikura
Ogi
Akira Emoto
Pub Owner
Hideboh
Dancing Farmer
Ron II
Dancing Farmer
Zatoichi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi in United States?
Zatoichi is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi on Kanopy?
Yes — Zatoichi is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi in?
Zatoichi is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi?
Zatoichi runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Zatoichi rated?
Zatoichi is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 967 ratings.
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