The Last Ronin (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, The Last Ronin is a drama and history film directed by Shigemichi Sugita, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. 16 years after the fateful "revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin," involving samurais from the Ako domain who avenged their leader and then commited seppuku (ritual suicide), the sole survivor of that incident, Kichiemon Terasaka (Koichi Sato) traverses the country on a mission. His purpose is to find the families of the fallen samurais and spread the truth of the ronin uprising.
Who’s in it. The Last Ronin stars Koji Yakusho as Magozaemon Senoo, Koichi Sato as Kichiemon Terasaka, Nanami Sakuraba as Kane and Koji Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Last Ronin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Ronin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Ronin (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Ronin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Ronin worth watching?
- The Last Ronin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Ronin?
- The Last Ronin stars Koji Yakusho, Koichi Sato, Nanami Sakuraba, Koji Yamamoto and Jun Fubuki.
- When was The Last Ronin released?
- The Last Ronin was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.