Blade of the Immortal (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Blade of the Immortal is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 140 minutes. “His path is paved in blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
Who’s in it. Blade of the Immortal stars Takuya Kimura as Manji, Hana Sugisaki as Machi / Rin Asano, Sota Fukushi as Anotsu Kagehisa and Hayato Ichihara as Shira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blade of the Immortal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $150.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Blade of the Immortal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blade of the Immortal 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 Blade of the Immortal (2017)?
- In US, Blade of the Immortal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Blade of the Immortal worth watching?
- Blade of the Immortal holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blade of the Immortal?
- Blade of the Immortal stars Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, Hayato Ichihara and Erika Toda.
- When was Blade of the Immortal released?
- Blade of the Immortal was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.