El samurai y el prisionero (2026): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2026, El samurai y el prisionero is a drama and misterio film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 147 minutes.

What it’s about. When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

Who’s in it. El samurai y el prisionero stars Masahiro Motoki as Araki Murashige, Masaki Suda as Kuroda Kanbei, Yuriko Yoshitaka as Chiyoho, Murashige's wife and Munetaka Aoki as Araki Kyuzaemon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, El samurai y el prisionero sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El samurai y el prisionero page.

If you liked it. Fans of El samurai y el prisionero tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.