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Where to Watch Yojimbo (1961) in the US
- 1961
- Not Rated
- 1h 50m
- 8.2IMDb
- 96%Rotten Tomatoes
- 93Metascore
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What it's about
Sanjuro, a wandering samurai enters a rural town in nineteenth century Japan. After learning from the innkeeper that the town is divided between two gangsters, he plays one side off against the other. His efforts are complicated by the arrival of the wily Unosuke, the son of one of the gangsters, who owns a revolver. Unosuke has Sanjuro beaten after he reunites an abducted woman with her husband and son, then massacres his father's opponents. During the slaughter, the samurai escapes with the help of the innkeeper; but while recuperating at a nearby temple, he learns of innkeeper's abduction by Unosuke, and returns to the town to confront him.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writer
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryûzô Kikushima
- Starring
- Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai
Details
- Release date
- Sep 13, 1961
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $46,808
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch Yojimbo (1961) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Yojimbo in the United States?
- Yojimbo is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Yojimbo or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Yojimbo for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Yojimbo in the United States.
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