Gintama (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Gintama is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Yuichi Fukuda, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, a young samurai finds work however he can.
Who’s in it. Gintama stars Shun Oguri as Gintoki Sakata, Masaki Suda as Shinpachi Shimura, Kanna Hashimoto as Kagura and Yuya Yagira as Toshiro Hijikata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gintama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gintama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gintama 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 Gintama (2017)?
- In US, Gintama is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gintama worth watching?
- Gintama holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gintama?
- Gintama stars Shun Oguri, Masaki Suda, Kanna Hashimoto, Yuya Yagira and Hirofumi Arai.
- When was Gintama released?
- Gintama was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.