Tatara Samurai (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Tatara Samurai is an action, comedy, drama and war film directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, running about 135 minutes. “Strength Lies In Honor” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 16th century Japan, a young man has to choose between becoming a master steel maker like his father and grandfather before him, or becoming a samurai so that he can help protect his village from attacks by the various clans which want the high-quality steel made there.
Who’s in it. Tatara Samurai stars Naoki Kobayashi, Shun Sugata as Sakichi, Denden as Genzo and Masahiko Tsugawa as Yohei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Tatara Samurai 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 Tatara Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tatara Samurai 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 Tatara Samurai (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tatara Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tatara Samurai worth watching?
- Tatara Samurai holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tatara Samurai?
- Tatara Samurai stars Naoki Kobayashi, Shun Sugata, Denden, Masahiko Tsugawa and Akira.
- When was Tatara Samurai released?
- Tatara Samurai was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.