Where to Watch Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) in the US

What it's about

Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

Cast and crew

Director

Kinji Fukasaku

Writer

Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata

Starring

Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shin'ichi Chiba

Details

Release date

Dec 10, 1983

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Awards

4 nominations

Where to Watch Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Legend of the Eight Samurai in the United States?

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Can I stream Legend of the Eight Samurai or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch Legend of the Eight Samurai for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and FlixHouse (HD).