The Magnificent Nine (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, The Magnificent Nine is a comedy film directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Residents in a town have a hard time due to the land tax and forced labor. 9 people, including Juzaburo Kokutaya (Sadao Abe), worry about the future of their town. They then set up a plan to save the town. The plan is to lend large amounts of money to han (historical term for the estate of a warrior) and distribute the interest annually to the residents, but if they're caught they will lose their lives.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Nine stars Sadao Abe as Juzaburo Kokudaya, Eita Nagayama as Tokuheiji Sugawaraya, Satoshi Tsumabuki as Jinnai Asanoya and Karen Iwata as Kayo Kokudaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Magnificent Nine 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 Magnificent Nine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Nine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Nine (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnificent Nine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnificent Nine worth watching?
- The Magnificent Nine holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Nine?
- The Magnificent Nine stars Sadao Abe, Eita Nagayama, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Karen Iwata and Yuko Takeuchi.
- When was The Magnificent Nine released?
- The Magnificent Nine was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.