Samurai Shifters (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Samurai Shifters is a comedy and history film directed by Isshin Inudo, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Shunnosuke Katagiri is a samurai and a bookworm. He receives a mission to help a daimyo move. With the assistance of Genemon Takamura and Oran, Shunnosuke Katagiri carries out his mission.
Who’s in it. Samurai Shifters stars Gen Hoshino as Harunosuke Katagiri, Issey Takahashi as Genemon Takamura, Mitsuki Takahata as Miss Oran and Yutaka Matsushige as Sanemon Motomura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Samurai Shifters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Shifters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Shifters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai Shifters (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Shifters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Shifters worth watching?
- Samurai Shifters holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Shifters?
- Samurai Shifters stars Gen Hoshino, Issey Takahashi, Mitsuki Takahata, Yutaka Matsushige and Mitsuhiro Oikawa.
- When was Samurai Shifters released?
- Samurai Shifters was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.