Blade of the Immortal (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2017, Blade of the Immortal is an action, fantasy, drama and abenteuer film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 140 minutes. “His path is paved in blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.

Who’s in it. Blade of the Immortal stars Takuya Kimura as Manji, Hana Sugisaki as Machi / Rin Asano, Sota Fukushi as Anotsu Kagehisa and Hayato Ichihara as Shira, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blade of the Immortal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $150.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blade of the Immortal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blade of the Immortal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.