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    Samurai Rebellion 1967 POSTER

    Samurai Rebellion

    1967

    Japanese

    8.3

    23

    100%

    93%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    edo period

    jidaigeki

    kidnapping

    period drama

    samurai

    Masaki Kobayashi Masaki Kobayashi Director Tatsuyoshi Ehara Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Bunzo Sasahara Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as Isaburo Sasahara Masao Mishima Masao Mishima as Sanzaemon Yanase Yoshirô Aoki Yoshirô Aoki as Takazo Komiya
    The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to get her back.
    Gintama: The Final 2021 POSTER

    Gintama: The Final

    2021

    Japanese

    8.6

    37

    Action

    Animation

    based on manga

    combat

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    historical

    martial arts

    parody

    samurai

    Sci-Fi

    Chizuru Miyawaki Chizuru Miyawaki Director Greg Ayres Greg Ayres as Kamui Akira Ishida Akira Ishida as Kotaro Katsura Takehito Koyasu Takehito Koyasu as Shinsuke Takasugi Juliet Simmons Juliet Simmons as Soyo Tokugawa
    The concluding film to the Gintama animated series, adapting the final chapters of the comic series of the same name by Hideaki Sorachi. The film covers chapters 699–704 of the original comics, with original material added in.
    Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai 2021 POSTER

    Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai

    2021

    Japanese

    6.3

    8

    Action

    chambara

    Drama

    History

    japan

    jidaigeki

    period drama

    samurai

    samurai sword

    Masato Harada Masato Harada Director Masachika Ichimura Masachika Ichimura as Kakuan Honda Nijirô Murakami Nijirô Murakami as Nizou Okada Ko Shibasaki Ko Shibasaki as Oyuki Yûki Yamada Yûki Yamada as Yoshinobu Tokugawa
    Set in the 19th century, "Moeyo Ken" follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata. He was the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi and fought against the Meiji Restoration.
    Izo 2004 POSTER

    Izo

    2004

    Japanese

    6.1

    6

    33%

    56%

    Action

    assassin

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    murder

    samurai

    Sci-Fi

    sword

    symbolism

    Thriller

    time

    War

    Takashi Miike Takashi Miike Director Susumu Terajima Susumu Terajima as Mickey Curtis Mickey Curtis as (as Mikkî Kâchisu) Rikiya Yasuoka Rikiya Yasuoka as Lender Liam O'Brien Liam O'Brien as Prince
    Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
    Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell 1974 POSTER

    Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell

    1974

    Japanese

    7.3

    16

    Action

    Adventure

    assassin

    chambara

    Drama

    edo period

    Fantasy

    History

    japan

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    Yoshiyuki Kuroda Yoshiyuki Kuroda Director Renji Ishibashi Renji Ishibashi as Mumon Tomisaburô Wakayama Tomisaburô Wakayama as Ogami Itto Kôji Fujiyama Kôji Fujiyama as Tomita Tatewaki Minoru Ôki Minoru Ôki as Yagyu Retsudo
    With most of his family already dead at Ogami Itto's hands, Retsudo launches one final plot to destroy him, and when that fails, unleashes the fury of every remaining member of the Yagyu clan.
    Sekigahara 2017 POSTER

    Sekigahara

    2017

    Japanese

    6.3

    26

    53%

    53%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    History

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    sengoku

    sengoku period

    shogunate

    War

    Masato Harada Masato Harada Director Kasumi Arimura Kasumi Arimura as Hatsume Shô Ikushima Shô Ikushima as Hideie Ukita Mitsu Dan Mitsu Dan as Monk Myozen Takehiro Hira Takehiro Hira as Sakon Shima
    The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's Army of the East defeated the Army of the West of Ishida Mitsunari. The story includes the intrigues and shifting loyalties of the various retainers, family members, and samurai.
    Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends 2014 POSTER

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends

    2014

    Japanese

    7.5

    72

    81%

    81%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on manga

    Drama

    Fantasy

    japan

    jidaigeki

    live action anime

    samurai

    samurai sword

    Keishi Ohtomo Keishi Ohtomo Director Takeru Satoh Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura Tatsuya Fujiwara Tatsuya Fujiwara as Makoto Shishio Yû Aoi Yû Aoi as Megumi Takani Tao Tsuchiya Tao Tsuchiya as Misao Makimachi
    Shishio sets sail in his ironclad ship to bring down the government. In order to stop him, Kenshin trains with his old master to learn his final technique.
    Love and Honor 2006 POSTER

    Love and Honor

    2006

    Japanese

    7.7

    11

    81%

    84%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    betrayal

    Drama

    History

    honor

    japan

    Romance

    samurai

    sword fight

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Kaori Momoi Kaori Momoi as Ine Hatano Takuya Kimura Takuya Kimura as Shinnojo Mimura Ken Ogata Ken Ogata as Shinnojo's fencing instructor Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Tokuhei
    A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her husband's honor.
    Yojimbo 1961 POSTER

    Yojimbo

    1961

    Japanese

    8.2

    83

    96%

    96%

    Action

    bodyguard

    Drama

    gambling

    japan

    samurai

    sword

    swordplay

    Thriller

    Akira Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa Director Eijirô Tôno Eijirô Tôno as Gonji - Tavern Keeper Isuzu Yamada Isuzu Yamada as Orin Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai Seizaburô Kawazu Seizaburô Kawazu as Seibê - Brothel Operator
    A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
    Shinobi no mono: Zoku Kirigakure Saizô 1964 POSTER

    Shinobi no mono: Zoku Kirigakure Saizô

    1964

    Japanese

    6.9

    6

    Action

    Drama

    historical

    japan

    jidaigeki

    martial arts

    ninja

    samurai

    Kazuo Ikehiro Kazuo Ikehiro Director Sei Hiraizumi Sei Hiraizumi as Yoshio Inaba Yoshio Inaba as Raizô Ichikawa Raizô Ichikawa as Saizo Kirigakure Tomisaburô Wakayama Tomisaburô Wakayama as Sanada Yukimura
    [Period covered: 1616] On May 8th, 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax. This film takes place immediately following 'Ninja 4: Mist Saizo, Last of The Ninja'. Staying one step ahead of the Shogun’s forces, “Mist” Saizo tries to save the Sanada Clan, and avenge the death of his lord by assassinating the first Tokugawa Shogun. Following the first four films in this remarkable series, more previously unknown Ninja skills are shown to the world for the first time. The action heats up as Saizo single-handedly attacks the Shogun’s Palace!
    Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final 2021 POSTER

    Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final

    2021

    Japanese

    7.2

    120

    100%

    89%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    History

    japan

    martial arts

    murder

    revenge

    samurai

    sword

    Keishi Ohtomo Keishi Ohtomo Director Shingo Tsurumi Shingo Tsurumi as Chief Uramura Takeru Satoh Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura Tao Tsuchiya Tao Tsuchiya as Misao Makimachi Kasumi Arimura Kasumi Arimura as Tomoe Yukishiro
    In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.
    Hanzo the Razor: The Snare 1973 POSTER

    Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

    1973

    Japanese

    6.9

    7

    Action

    Drama

    edo period

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    Yasuzô Masumura Yasuzô Masumura Director Keizô Kanie Keizô Kanie as Toshio Kurosawa Toshio Kurosawa as Junai Mikoshiba Kei Satô Kei Satô as Shobei Hamajima Hitoshi Takagi Hitoshi Takagi as Tanbaya
    Against the backdrop of the Edo treasury devaluing currency and driving many into poverty, Hanzo Itami enforces the law without regard to status. He shows inadequate respect to the treasurer, who wants him dead.
    Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice 1972 POSTER

    Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

    1972

    Japanese

    6.5

    8

    Action

    investigation

    japan

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    shogun

    torture

    Kenji Misumi Kenji Misumi Director Keizô Kanie Keizô Kanie as Mari Atsumi Mari Atsumi as Kamatari Fujiwara Kamatari Fujiwara as Takahiro Tamura Takahiro Tamura as
    Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries. His first adventure sees him investigating his superior officer's mistress, whom he suspects of having ties with a reputed criminal on the loose.
    Snow White and the Seven Samurai 2024 POSTER

    Snow White and the Seven Samurai

    2024

    English

    3.2

    14

    Action

    action comedy

    based on fairy tale

    evil stepmother

    female samurai

    samurai

    Michael Su Michael Su Director Eric Roberts Eric Roberts as Joseph Voight Gina Vitori Gina Vitori as Quinn Voight Robert Donavan Robert Donavan as Seth Thibodeau Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson as The Hooded Man
    Left for dead by her rich and powerful stepmother, Snow White is taken in by a team of assassins who train her in their ways of fighting. As her stepmother becomes more and more powerful, Snow White and the samurai take up arms to topple her once and for all.
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance 1972 POSTER

    Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

    1972

    Japanese

    7.7

    28

    85%

    90%

    Action

    Adventure

    assassin

    chambara

    edo period

    japan

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    Kenji Misumi Kenji Misumi Director Kôji Fujiyama Kôji Fujiyama as Michitarô Mizushima Michitarô Mizushima as Yûko Hama Yûko Hama as Tomisaburô Wakayama Tomisaburô Wakayama as Ogami Itto
    Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son, Daigoro.
    Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? 1974 POSTER

    Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?

    1974

    Japanese

    6.5

    7

    Action

    chambara

    edo period

    jidaigeki

    samurai

    sexploitation

    spirit

    Yoshio Inoue Yoshio Inoue Director Shintarô Katsu Shintarô Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami Kô Nishimura Kô Nishimura as Magobei 'Snake' Ohnishi Keizô Kanie Keizô Kanie as Mamushi Michiko Tsukasa Michiko Tsukasa as Wife
    Hanzo extracts a confession from a ghost using his assaulting methods, foils thieves, connects with Heisuke Takei a friend from his youth, offers protection to a forward-thinking physician Genan Sugino who has defamed his ruler, discovers a pleasure ring of young wives and a blind music teacher, and cuckolds a corrupt official under his very nose.
    Why Don't You Play in Hell? 2013 POSTER

    Why Don't You Play in Hell?

    2013

    Japanese

    7.1

    25

    83%

    80%

    Action

    Comedy

    fight

    filmmaker

    gun

    Horror

    japan

    samurai

    yakuza

    Sion Sono Sion Sono Director Tetsu Watanabe Tetsu Watanabe as Detective Kimura Gen Hoshino Gen Hoshino as Koji Hashimoto Itsuji Itao Itsuji Itao as Masuda Nanoka Hara Nanoka Hara as Mitsuko Muto
    In Japan, gonzo filmmakers hatch a three-pronged plan to save an actress's career, end a yakuza war and make a hit movie.
    The Sword of Doom 1966 POSTER

    The Sword of Doom

    1966

    Japanese

    7.9

    34

    80%

    90%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    jidaigeki

    martial arts

    murder

    samurai

    swordplay

    Kihachi Okamoto Kihachi Okamoto Director Yûzô Kayama Yûzô Kayama as Hyoma Utsuki Tadao Nakamaru Tadao Nakamaru as Isami Kondo Tatsuya Nakadai Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as Toranosuke Shimada
    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.
    Harakiri 1962 POSTER

    Harakiri

    1962

    Japanese

    8.6

    68

    100%

    97%

    Action

    asia

    Drama

    flashback

    History

    japan

    Mystery

    revenge

    samurai

    suicide

    Masaki Kobayashi Masaki Kobayashi Director Yoshio Inaba Yoshio Inaba as Jinai Chijiiwa Rentarô Mikuni Rentarô Mikuni as Kageyu Saito Masao Mishima Masao Mishima as Tango Inaba Yoshirô Aoki Yoshirô Aoki as Umenosuke Kawabe
    Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
    Blade of the 47 Ronin 2022 POSTER

    Blade of the 47 Ronin

    2022

    English

    4.7

    25

    25%

    25%

    Action

    budapest, hungary

    Drama

    Fantasy

    samurai

    suspenseful

    Ron Yuan Ron Yuan Director Mark Dacascos Mark Dacascos as Chikako Fukuyama Chikako Fukuyama as Dustin Nguyen Dustin Nguyen as Dan Southworth Dan Southworth as Yurei
    A new class of warriors emerges among the Samurai clans to keep a sought-after sword from falling into the wrong hands.
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