Samurai Rock (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Samurai Rock is an action, comedy, science fiction and music film directed by Ryô Nakajima, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Masami is a guitarist who dreams of his band “Rhythm Head” winning the Grand Prix at the Japan Music Carnival. History, and the warlords of 16th century feudal Japan are the very last thing on his mind. But when Rhythm Head are performing in Nagoya, a mysterious lightning strike causes not only a power blackout, but also a “time slip”, in which two of Japan’s preeminent samurai-era figures, Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi Toyotomi are transported to present day Japan. To Rhythm Head’s manager, the duo are the perfect vehicle for the band to transition to an idol group, increase their chances of becoming famous, winning accolades and taking away the Japan Music Carnival top prize. Could this be the beginning of a new type of music, courtesy of a brand new band Samurai Rock?
Who’s in it. Samurai Rock stars Yutaka Kobayashi as Nobunaga Oda, Masaru Mizuno as Masami Tamba, Honda Takafumi as Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Shunsuke Tanaka as Ieyasu Tokugawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Rock 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 Rock (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Rock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Samurai Rock?
- Samurai Rock stars Yutaka Kobayashi, Masaru Mizuno, Honda Takafumi, Shunsuke Tanaka and Yuhi.
- When was Samurai Rock released?
- Samurai Rock was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.