Oba: The Last Samurai (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Oba: The Last Samurai is a drama and war film directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1944, the American military lands on the shores of Saipan. Refusing to commit suicide with his superiors or be forced into camps for prisoners of war, Captain Oba Sakae leads a group of his men and other similarly minded local residents into the mountains. Even after hearing reports of the Japanese military's surrender, Oba dismisses the reports as propaganda and continues to launch guerilla attacks against the American soldiers, earning him the nickname "The Fox". Soon, even the American commander who's charged with the task of capturing Oba comes to admire his persistent enemy.
Who’s in it. Oba: The Last Samurai stars Yutaka Takenouchi as Captain Oba, Toshiaki Karasawa as Horiuchi, Mao Inoue as Chieko Aono and Takayuki Yamada as Toshio Kitami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Oba: The Last Samurai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oba: The Last Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oba: The Last Samurai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oba: The Last Samurai (2011)?
- In GB, Oba: The Last Samurai is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oba: The Last Samurai worth watching?
- Oba: The Last Samurai holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oba: The Last Samurai?
- Oba: The Last Samurai stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Toshiaki Karasawa, Mao Inoue, Takayuki Yamada and Tomoko Nakajima.
- When was Oba: The Last Samurai released?
- Oba: The Last Samurai was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.