The Haunted Samurai (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2007, The Haunted Samurai is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A lowly but academically diligent warrior named Bessho Hikoshiro finds himself unable to move up in the world due to the stifling caste system of the Bakumatsu era. After being expelled from the household into which he was adopted through marriage and separated from his wife and son, he moves in with his disapproving elder brother and his wife. He meets his old class rival Enomoto Takeaki, now a commander of a naval ship, and is later told by a kindly noodle shop owner that Enomoto's rise in social status came about after he prayed at a shrine in Mukojima. Stumbling home drunk one night, Hikoshiro falls down a riverbank and comes across a small run-down shrine which he is convinced is affiliated to the one in Mukojima. Pressing his hands together in prayer, he unwittingly invites the unwanted attentions of the gods of poverty, pestilence and death..
Who’s in it. The Haunted Samurai stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Bessho Hikoshiro, Hidekazu Akai, Teruyuki Kagawa and Yuko Fueki as Yae.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Haunted Samurai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Haunted Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Haunted Samurai tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Haunted Samurai (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Haunted Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Haunted Samurai worth watching?
- The Haunted Samurai holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Haunted Samurai?
- The Haunted Samurai stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hidekazu Akai, Teruyuki Kagawa and Yuko Fueki.
- When was The Haunted Samurai released?
- The Haunted Samurai was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.