Zatoichi on the Road (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1963, Zatoichi on the Road is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi on the Road stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shiho Fujimura as Omitsu, Ryûzô Shimada as Jingorô and Reiko Fujiwara as Ohisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Zatoichi on the Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zatoichi on the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi on the Road 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 Zatoichi on the Road (1963)?
- In US, Zatoichi on the Road is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zatoichi on the Road worth watching?
- Zatoichi on the Road holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zatoichi on the Road?
- Zatoichi on the Road stars Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Ryûzô Shimada, Reiko Fujiwara and Matasaburô Niwa.
- When was Zatoichi on the Road released?
- Zatoichi on the Road was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.