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Where to Watch Sanjuro (1962) in the US
- 1962
- Not Rated
- 1h 36m
- 8.0IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
- 83Metascore
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What it's about
A wandering samurai, Sanjuro, is drawn into local politics. The Superintendent of a clan is plotting to take over the clan by implicating the Chamberlain in corrupt activities (activities the Superintendent is actually responsible for). Part of the plan involves killing off the Chamberlain's staff and, in protecting them, Sanjuro sides with them. The supporters are massively outnumbered so it will require all of Sanjuro's cunning and swordcraft to ensure the Superintendent does not succeed in his evil plan.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writer
- Ryûzô Kikushima, Hideo Oguni, Akira Kurosawa
- Starring
- Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi
Details
- Release date
- May 7, 1963
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $46,808
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch Sanjuro (1962) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Sanjuro in the United States?
- Sanjuro is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Sanjuro or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Sanjuro for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Sanjuro in the United States.
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