Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1994, Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture is an action and animation film directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori, running about 80 minutes. “You've played the game, now watch the movie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One hundred years after their deaths, six legendary holy warriors are reborn to seek justice against the former comrade who betrayed them into the hands of an evil god! The six warriors search the feudal province of Edo questing for the last Saint Soldier, Haohmaru, and their sworn nemesis Shirou Amakusa. Will the followers of the divine light triumph over the forces of darkness, or is history destined to repeat itself? Before their hundred-year journey has ended, six samurai will prove that the only thing stronger than their holy blades is the steel of their wills!
Who’s in it. Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture stars Shingo Katori as Haohmaru, Reiko Chiba as Nakoruru, Wataru Takagi as Galford D. Weller and Yuu Daiki as Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture 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 Shodown: The Motion Picture (1994)?
- In US, Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture worth watching?
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture?
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture stars Shingo Katori, Reiko Chiba, Wataru Takagi, Yuu Daiki and Takeshi Aono.
- When was Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture released?
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.