The Man of Five Rings (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1981, The Man of Five Rings is a drama series.
What it’s about. After 2 years of completely isolation in mountains, Musashi comes back in order to live a normal life. However, after his duel against Kojiro Sasaki he has many enemies who want to kill him...
Who’s in it. The Man of Five Rings stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Miyamoto Musashi, Wakako Sakai, Katsuo Nakamura and Taketoshi Naitō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man of Five Rings sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man of Five Rings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man of Five Rings tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man of Five Rings (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man of Five Rings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man of Five Rings worth watching?
- The Man of Five Rings holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man of Five Rings?
- The Man of Five Rings stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Wakako Sakai, Katsuo Nakamura, Taketoshi Naitō and Meiko Kaji.
- When was The Man of Five Rings released?
- The Man of Five Rings was released in 1981.