Zatoichi on the Road
Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.
Where to watch Zatoichi on the Road in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Zatoichi on the Road there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Zatoichi on the Road streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Zatoichi on the Road
Zatoichi on the Road is a 1963 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Ryūzō Shimada. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi on the Road was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on November 30, 1963.
- Director
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Writers
- Minoru Inuzuka
- Release date
- November 30, 1963
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi on the Road cast & crew
Zatoichi on the Road was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and written by Minoru Inuzuka.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shiho Fujimura as Omitsu, Ryūzō Shimada as Jingorô, Reiko Fujiwara as Ohisa, Matasaburô Niwa as Yamada, and Yoshio Yoshida as Boss Tomegoro of Kagotame.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Shozo Honda, and it was produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
Is Zatoichi on the Road worth watching?
Zatoichi on the Road holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi on the Road is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi on the Road
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Cast of Zatoichi on the Road
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Shiho Fujimura
Omitsu
Ryūzō Shimada
Jingorô
Reiko Fujiwara
Ohisa
Matasaburô Niwa
Yamada
Yoshio Yoshida
Boss Tomegoro of Kagotame
Sonosuke Sawamura
Boss Tobei of Shimozuma
Shōsaku Sugiyama
Boss Hikozo of Doyama
Yutaka Nakamura
Matsu
Gen Kimura
Yakuza enforcer
Teruko Ōmi
Palaquin receptionist
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Zatoichi on the Road — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi on the Road in United States?
Zatoichi on the Road is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi on the Road on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi on the Road is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi on the Road in?
Zatoichi on the Road is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Zatoichi on the Road rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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