Miyamoto Musashi (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1944, Miyamoto Musashi is a drama and history film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. The first of five Musashi series, Shinobu and her brother Genichiro plead with the famous swordsman Musashi Miyamoto to teach them swordsmanship to avenge their father's death. The killers of their father see the sister and brother practicing with Miyamoto, and so enlist the help of another powerful swordsman, Kojiro Sasaki, which gives Sasaki an excuse to battle Miyamoto.
Who’s in it. Miyamoto Musashi stars Chôjûrô Kawarasaki as Musashi Miyamoto, Kan'emon Nakamura as Kojiro Sasaki, Kigoro Ikushima as Genichiro Nonomiya and Kinuyo Tanaka as Shinobu Nonomiya.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Miyamoto Musashi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miyamoto Musashi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miyamoto Musashi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miyamoto Musashi (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miyamoto Musashi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miyamoto Musashi worth watching?
- Miyamoto Musashi holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Miyamoto Musashi?
- Miyamoto Musashi stars Chôjûrô Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Kigoro Ikushima and Kinuyo Tanaka.
- When was Miyamoto Musashi released?
- Miyamoto Musashi was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.