Three Outlaw Samurai (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1964, Three Outlaw Samurai is an action and drama film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 93 minutes. “One...two...three Samurai filling the giant screen with flashing swordplay” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
Who’s in it. Three Outlaw Samurai stars Tetsurō Tamba as Sakon Shiba, Isamu Nagato as Kyôjûrô Sakura, Mikijiro Hira as Einosuke Kikyo and Miyuki Kuwano as Aya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Three Outlaw Samurai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Outlaw Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Outlaw Samurai 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 Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)?
- In US, Three Outlaw Samurai is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Outlaw Samurai worth watching?
- Three Outlaw Samurai holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Three Outlaw Samurai?
- Three Outlaw Samurai stars Tetsurō Tamba, Isamu Nagato, Mikijiro Hira, Miyuki Kuwano and Yoshiko Kayama.
- When was Three Outlaw Samurai released?
- Three Outlaw Samurai was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.