Samurai Jack (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2001, Samurai Jack is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and animation series.
What it’s about. A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's evil robot warlords. Jack travels this foreign landscape in search of a time portal that can return him to his home time so he can "undo the future that is Aku!".
Who’s in it. Samurai Jack stars Phil LaMarr as Samurai Jack (voice), Mako as Aku (voice), Greg Baldwin as Aku (voice) and Tara Strong as Ashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Samurai Jack sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Jack tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai Jack (2001)?
- In US, Samurai Jack is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Samurai Jack worth watching?
- Samurai Jack holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samurai Jack?
- Samurai Jack stars Phil LaMarr, Mako, Greg Baldwin, Tara Strong and John DiMaggio.
- When was Samurai Jack released?
- Samurai Jack was released in 2001.