Samurai of the Dead (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Samurai of the Dead is a comedy and horror film directed by Kazushi Watanabe, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. As the end approaches for Japan’s age of military rule, the Tokugawa shogunate brings together a squad of ruthless assassins to defend its representatives in Kyoto. These men were known as the Shinsengumi. Formidable swordsmen with unswerving dedication to their cause, the Shinsengumi think nothing of slashing down their enemies…but what happens when the enemy is the undead?
Who’s in it. Samurai of the Dead stars Yuki Himura as Gesutaro Kuzuyama, Kazushi Watanabe as Ryoma Sakamoto, Chihiro Yamamoto as Jun Kato and Daijiro Kawaoka as Susumu Yamazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Samurai of the Dead 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 Samurai of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai of the Dead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai of the Dead (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai of the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai of the Dead worth watching?
- Samurai of the Dead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai of the Dead?
- Samurai of the Dead stars Yuki Himura, Kazushi Watanabe, Chihiro Yamamoto, Daijiro Kawaoka and Shogen.
- When was Samurai of the Dead released?
- Samurai of the Dead was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.