Samurai Sensei (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Samurai Sensei is a comedy and drama film directed by Kazushi Watanabe, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Hanpeita Takeichi, a samurai, finds that he has travelled through time to modern-day Japan. He's taken in by an old man who runs a cram school, and begins to work as a teacher there.
Who’s in it. Samurai Sensei stars Hayato Ichihara as Hanpeita Takechi, Shugo Oshinari as Sakamoto Ryoma / Narasaki Umetaro, Megumi Okina as Tomi Takechi and Gaku Oshida as Toranosuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Samurai Sensei has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Sensei page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Sensei tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai Sensei (2018)?
- In US, Samurai Sensei is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Sensei worth watching?
- Samurai Sensei holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Sensei?
- Samurai Sensei stars Hayato Ichihara, Shugo Oshinari, Megumi Okina, Gaku Oshida and Iriya Take.
- When was Samurai Sensei released?
- Samurai Sensei was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.