East Meets West (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, East Meets West is an action, comedy and western film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A disgraced warrior planning the murder of a Japanese diplomat, and a ninja in the employ of a navy official are about to land in San Francisco when a band of thieves steal the money the diplomats are carrying. The two set off on a chase across the American west to catch the robbers.
Who’s in it. East Meets West stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Kamijo Kenkichi, Ittoku Kishibe as John Manjiro, Naoto Takenaka as Tommy, Tamejiro and Scott Bachicha as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, East Meets West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East Meets West page.
If you liked it. Fans of East Meets West 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 East Meets West (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for East Meets West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is East Meets West worth watching?
- East Meets West holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East Meets West?
- East Meets West stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ittoku Kishibe, Naoto Takenaka, Scott Bachicha and Angelique Roehm.
- When was East Meets West released?
- East Meets West was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.