Samurai Princess (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2009, Samurai Princess is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Kengo Kaji, running about 82 minutes. “A new samurai is born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 11 of her friends are raped and murdered, leaving the Samurai Princess (Aino Kishi) the only survivor, she becomes infused with her comrades' souls. Transformed into an android, she sets out to avenge their deaths. Dai Mizuno co-stars as the princess's human partner in this Kengo Kaji-directed gore fest that features breast grenades, detachable chainsaw limbs, deadly guitar riffs and more.
Who’s in it. Samurai Princess stars Jack White, Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue and Marcus Mumford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Samurai Princess has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Princess 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 Samurai Princess (2009)?
- In CA, Samurai Princess is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Princess worth watching?
- Samurai Princess holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Princess?
- Samurai Princess stars Jack White, Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, Marcus Mumford and Florence Welch.
- When was Samurai Princess released?
- Samurai Princess was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.