Death of a Tea Master (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, Death of a Tea Master is a drama and history film directed by Kei Kumai, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Who’s in it. Death of a Tea Master stars Eiji Okuda as Honkakubo, Toshirō Mifune as Rikyu Sen-no, Gō Katō as Oribe Furuta and Kinnosuke Nakamura as Urakusai Oda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Death of a Tea Master has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death of a Tea Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of a Tea Master tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death of a Tea Master (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death of a Tea Master change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death of a Tea Master worth watching?
- Death of a Tea Master holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death of a Tea Master?
- Death of a Tea Master stars Eiji Okuda, Toshirō Mifune, Gō Katō, Kinnosuke Nakamura and Shinsuke Ashida.
- When was Death of a Tea Master released?
- Death of a Tea Master was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.