The Twilight Samurai (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2002, The Twilight Samurai is an action, drama, romance and history film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
Who’s in it. The Twilight Samurai stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Seibei Iguchi, Rie Miyazawa as Tomoe Iinuma, Nenji Kobayashi as Choubei Kusaka and Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Michinojo Iinuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Twilight Samurai has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twilight Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twilight Samurai 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 The Twilight Samurai (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twilight Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twilight Samurai worth watching?
- The Twilight Samurai holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Twilight Samurai?
- The Twilight Samurai stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi and Kanako Fukaura.
- When was The Twilight Samurai released?
- The Twilight Samurai was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.