Tsubaki Sanjuro (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Tsubaki Sanjuro is an action, drama and history film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 119 minutes. “A scruffy master-less samurai decides to help a group of young warriors whose leader was taken captive by a gang of ambitious officers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Tsubaki Sanjuro" is a remake of Sanjuro (1962) by Akira Kurosawa. Sanjuro returns with sharper, faster, subtler sword, talking and perception. He uses them to settle the trouble and uses them good!
Who’s in it. Tsubaki Sanjuro stars Yuji Oda as Sanjuro Tsubaki, Tsuyoshi Hayashi as Bunji Terada, Kenichi Matsuyama as Iori Isaka and Makoto Fujita as Mr. Mutsuta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tsubaki Sanjuro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tsubaki Sanjuro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tsubaki Sanjuro 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 Tsubaki Sanjuro (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tsubaki Sanjuro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tsubaki Sanjuro worth watching?
- Tsubaki Sanjuro holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tsubaki Sanjuro?
- Tsubaki Sanjuro stars Yuji Oda, Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Kenichi Matsuyama, Makoto Fujita and Shin'yû Fujiwara.
- When was Tsubaki Sanjuro released?
- Tsubaki Sanjuro was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.