Throne of Blood (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1957, Throne of Blood is a drama and history film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
Who’s in it. Throne of Blood stars Toshirō Mifune as Taketori Washizu, Isuzu Yamada as Lady Asaji Washizu, Takashi Shimura as Noriyasu Odagura and Akira Kubo as Yoshiteru Miki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Throne of Blood has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Throne of Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Throne of Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Throne of Blood (1957)?
- In US, Throne of Blood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Throne of Blood worth watching?
- Throne of Blood holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Throne of Blood?
- Throne of Blood stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, Akira Kubo and Hiroshi Tachikawa.
- When was Throne of Blood released?
- Throne of Blood was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.