Shōgun (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1980, Shōgun is an action & adventure, drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Who’s in it. Shōgun stars Richard Chamberlain as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san, Toshirō Mifune as Lord Yoshi Toranaga, Yoko Shimada as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko and John Rhys-Davies as Vasco Rodrigues, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shōgun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shōgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shōgun 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 Shōgun (1980)?
- In US, Shōgun is available to 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 Shōgun worth watching?
- Shōgun holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shōgun?
- Shōgun stars Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies and Damien Thomas.
- When was Shōgun released?
- Shōgun was released in 1980.