When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2003, When the Last Sword Is Drawn is an action, drama and history film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanichiro Yoshimura is a Samurai and Family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the the low pay he receives from his small town clan, he is forced by the love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.
Who’s in it. When the Last Sword Is Drawn stars Kiichi Nakai as Kanichiro Yoshimura, Koichi Sato as Hajime Saito, Yui Natsukawa as Shizu/Mitsu and Takehiro Murata as Chiaki Ono, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, When the Last Sword Is Drawn has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Last Sword Is Drawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Last Sword Is Drawn 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 When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Last Sword Is Drawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn worth watching?
- When the Last Sword Is Drawn holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Last Sword Is Drawn?
- When the Last Sword Is Drawn stars Kiichi Nakai, Koichi Sato, Yui Natsukawa, Takehiro Murata and Miki Nakatani.
- When was When the Last Sword Is Drawn released?
- When the Last Sword Is Drawn was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.