Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1954, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.
Who’s in it. Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto stars Toshirō Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, Rentaro Mikuni as Matahachi, Mariko Okada as Akemi and Kurôemon Onoe as Takuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto 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 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)?
- In US, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, 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 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto worth watching?
- Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?
- Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto stars Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Kurôemon Onoe and Kaoru Yachigusa.
- When was Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto released?
- Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.