Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Afro Samurai: Resurrection is an action and animation film directed by Fuminori Kizaki, running about 101 minutes. “There's no such thing as final vengeance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Afro Samurai avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past. The sparks of violence dropped along Afro’s bloody path now burn out of control – and nowhere are the flames of hatred more intense than in the eyes of Sio.
Who’s in it. Afro Samurai: Resurrection stars Samuel L. Jackson as Afro / Ninja-Ninja (voice), Lucy Liu as Sio (voice), Yuri Lowenthal as Jinno (voice) and Mark Hamill as Bin / Oden Shop Master (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Afro Samurai: Resurrection has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afro Samurai: Resurrection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afro Samurai: Resurrection 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 Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)?
- In US, Afro Samurai: Resurrection is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Afro Samurai: Resurrection worth watching?
- Afro Samurai: Resurrection holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Afro Samurai: Resurrection?
- Afro Samurai: Resurrection stars Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Yuri Lowenthal, Mark Hamill and S. Scott Bullock.
- When was Afro Samurai: Resurrection released?
- Afro Samurai: Resurrection was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.