The Sword of Doom (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1966, The Sword of Doom is an action and drama film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
Who’s in it. The Sword of Doom stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue, Yūzō Kayama as Hyoma Utsuki, Michiyo Aratama as Ohama and Yōko Naitō as Omatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Sword of Doom has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword of Doom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword of Doom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword of Doom (1966)?
- In US, The Sword of Doom is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword of Doom worth watching?
- The Sword of Doom holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sword of Doom?
- The Sword of Doom stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama, Yōko Naitō and Toshirō Mifune.
- When was The Sword of Doom released?
- The Sword of Doom was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.