Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2021, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Keishi Otomo, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
Who’s in it. Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning stars Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura, Kasumi Arimura as Tomoe Yukishiro, Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya and Nijiro Murakami as Soji Okita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning 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 Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021)?
- In US, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching?
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning stars Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Emi Takei, Nijiro Murakami and Munetaka Aoki.
- When was Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning released?
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.