Samurai Resurrection (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2003, Samurai Resurrection is an action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, running about 105 minutes. “Vengeance from Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shiro Amasuka, dead leader of the Shimbara Revolt is resurrected from hell with the desire of overthrowing the shogunate for killing his companions. To do this , he resurrects an army of living dead swordsmen. Between him and his goal, only Yagyu Jubei stands...
Who’s in it. Samurai Resurrection stars Kumiko Aso, Yosuke Kubozuka as Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, Tetta Sugimoto as Lord Tokugawa Yorinobu and Koichi Sato as Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Samurai Resurrection 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 Resurrection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Resurrection 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 Samurai Resurrection (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Resurrection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Resurrection worth watching?
- Samurai Resurrection holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Resurrection?
- Samurai Resurrection stars Kumiko Aso, Yosuke Kubozuka, Tetta Sugimoto, Koichi Sato and Kyôzô Nagatsuka.
- When was Samurai Resurrection released?
- Samurai Resurrection was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.