Samurai Rebellion (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1967, Samurai Rebellion is an action, drama and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to get her back.
Who’s in it. Samurai Rebellion stars Toshirō Mifune as Isaburo Sasahara, Yōko Tsukasa as Ichi Sasahara, Gō Katō as Yogoro Sasahara and Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Bunzo Sasahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Samurai Rebellion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Rebellion 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 Samurai Rebellion (1967)?
- In US, Samurai Rebellion is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Rebellion worth watching?
- Samurai Rebellion holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samurai Rebellion?
- Samurai Rebellion stars Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Gō Katō, Tatsuyoshi Ehara and Etsuko Ichihara.