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    Unforgiven 2013 POSTER

    Unforgiven

    2013

    Japanese

    7.0

    25

    94%

    76%

    19th century

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    period drama

    remake

    samurai

    shogun

    Thriller

    western

    Sang-il Lee Sang-il Lee Director Kôichi Satô Kôichi Satô as Ichizo Oishi Ken Watanabe Ken Watanabe as Jubee kamata Shiori Kutsuna Shiori Kutsuna as Natsume Eiko Koike Eiko Koike as Okaji
    An old swordsman, his former comrade and a young braggart are hired by prostitutes to track down bandits who mutilated one of the women.
    The Tale of Zatoichi Continues 1962 POSTER

    The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

    1962

    Japanese

    7.2

    5

    100%

    88%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    japan

    samurai

    sequel

    sword fight

    yakuza

    zatoichi

    Kazuo Mori Kazuo Mori Director San'emon Arashi San'emon Arashi as Kai Yoshida Tomisaburô Wakayama Tomisaburô Wakayama as Nagisa no Yoshiro Eijirô Yanagi Eijirô Yanagi as Sukegoro Hanoka Masayo Banri Masayo Banri as Tane
    Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.
    After the Rain 1999 POSTER

    After the Rain

    1999

    Japanese

    7.6

    8

    56%

    56%

    based on novel or book

    bushido

    Drama

    edo period

    jidaigeki

    ronin

    samurai

    Takashi Koizumi Takashi Koizumi Director Yûko Moriyama Yûko Moriyama as Shôgo Suzuki Shôgo Suzuki as Mieko Suzuki Mieko Suzuki as (as Mie Suzuki) Mieko Harada Mieko Harada as Okin
    A group of travelers is stranded in a small country inn when the river floods during heavy rains. As the bad weather continues, tensions rise amongst the trapped travelers.
    I Want To 1979 POSTER

    I Want To

    1979

    Japanese

    6.4

    8

    Action

    Adventure

    helicopter

    japan

    samurai

    Sci-Fi

    tank

    time travel

    time warp

    Kôsei Saitô Kôsei Saitô Director Raita Ryû Raita Ryû as Haruhisa Kimura Yoichi Miura Yoichi Miura as Manabu Nonaka Hiroyuki Sanada Hiroyuki Sanada as Takeda Katsuyori Hiroshi Katsuno Hiroshi Katsuno as Track Coach
    A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun.
    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.
    Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank 2022 POSTER

    Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

    2022

    English

    77

    56%

    67%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    cartoon cat

    cat

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    japan

    racism

    remake

    samurai

    Rob Minkoff Rob Minkoff Director Gabriel Iglesias Gabriel Iglesias as Chuck Aasif Mandvi Aasif Mandvi as Ichiro Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Jimbo Cathy Shim Cathy Shim as Little Mama
    A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
    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.
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