Zatoichi the Outlaw
When a local gambling house kidnaps some peasants because they failed to pay their debts, a rival gambling house pays their debts and sets them free.
Where to watch Zatoichi the Outlaw in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Zatoichi the Outlaw there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Zatoichi the Outlaw 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 | — | Amazon Video |
About Zatoichi the Outlaw
Zatoichi the Outlaw is a 1967 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi the Outlaw was produced by Katsu Production and Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on August 12, 1967.
- Director
- Satsuo Yamamoto
- Writers
- Takehiro Nakajima, Koji Matsumoto, Kiyokata Saruwaka
- Release date
- August 12, 1967
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Katsu Production, Daiei Film
Zatoichi the Outlaw cast & crew
Zatoichi the Outlaw was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto and written by Takehiro Nakajima, Koji Matsumoto, and Kiyokata Saruwaka.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Rentaro Mikuni as Asagoro, Kō Nishimura as Uneshiro Suga, Yūko Hamada as Oshino, Toshiyuki Hosokawa as Nisaburo, and Takuya Fujioka as Zatosanji.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sei Ikeno, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Zatoichi the Outlaw worth watching?
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi the Outlaw is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi the Outlaw
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Cast of Zatoichi the Outlaw
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Rentaro Mikuni
Asagoro
Kō Nishimura
Uneshiro Suga
Yūko Hamada
Oshino
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Nisaburo
Takuya Fujioka
Zatosanji
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Tatsugoro
Mizuho Suzuki
Shusui Ohara
Tatsuo Endō
Boss Tomizo
Kayo Mikimoto
Oyuki
Tatsuo Matsushita
Yamagen
Ryoichi Tamagawa
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Zatoichi the Outlaw — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi the Outlaw in United States?
Zatoichi the Outlaw is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi the Outlaw on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi the Outlaw is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi the Outlaw in?
Zatoichi the Outlaw is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi the Outlaw?
Zatoichi the Outlaw runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
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