Eleven Samurai (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1967, Eleven Samurai is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Eiichi Kudo, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
Who’s in it. Eleven Samurai stars Isao Natsuyagi as Hayato, Kotaro Satomi as Mitamura, Kôji Nanbara as Chamberlain Tatewaki and Junko Miyazono as Orie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Eleven Samurai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eleven Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eleven 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 Eleven Samurai (1967)?
- In US, Eleven Samurai is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eleven Samurai worth watching?
- Eleven Samurai holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eleven Samurai?
- Eleven Samurai stars Isao Natsuyagi, Kotaro Satomi, Kôji Nanbara, Junko Miyazono and Keiko Okawa.
- When was Eleven Samurai released?
- Eleven Samurai was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.