Sanjuro (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1962, Sanjuro is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 96 minutes. “Akira Kurosawa's Powerful and Newest Japanese Masterpiece” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Who’s in it. Sanjuro stars Toshirō Mifune as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin, Mike Wilmot, Rich Hall and Tatsuya Nakadai as Hanbei Muroto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Sanjuro has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanjuro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanjuro 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 Sanjuro (1962)?
- In US, Sanjuro is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sanjuro worth watching?
- Sanjuro holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sanjuro?
- Sanjuro stars Toshirō Mifune, Mike Wilmot, Rich Hall, Tatsuya Nakadai and Keiju Kobayashi.
- When was Sanjuro released?
- Sanjuro was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.