Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer is a drama and history film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.
Who’s in it. Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer stars Aoi Miyazaki as En Murase, Junichi Okada as Santetsu Yasui, Kiichi Nakai as Mitsukuni Mito and Ryuta Sato as Gieki Murase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer worth watching?
- Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer?
- Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer stars Aoi Miyazaki, Junichi Okada, Kiichi Nakai, Ryuta Sato and Takashi Sasano.
- When was Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer released?
- Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.