Sword of the Stranger (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2007, Sword of the Stranger is an action, animation and history film directed by Masahiro Ando, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.
Who’s in it. Sword of the Stranger stars Tomoya Nagase as Nameless 'Nanashi' (voice), Yuri Chinen as Kotaro (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Luo-Lang (voice) and Akio Otsuka as Shogen Itadori (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sword of the Stranger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword of the Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword of the Stranger 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 Sword of the Stranger (2007)?
- In US, Sword of the Stranger is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sword of the Stranger worth watching?
- Sword of the Stranger holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sword of the Stranger?
- Sword of the Stranger stars Tomoya Nagase, Yuri Chinen, Koichi Yamadera, Akio Otsuka and Unsho Ishizuka.
- When was Sword of the Stranger released?
- Sword of the Stranger was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.