The Last Princess (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, The Last Princess is an action, drama and history film directed by Shinji Higuchi, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. After the Akizuku clan fall in defeat to rival clan Yamana, Princess Yuki (Nagasawa Masami) and general Rokurota (Hiroshi Abe), take cover in a hidden fortress, along with their clan and gold treasury. Fortuitously stumbling into the hideaways, brash young miner Takezo (Matsumoto Jun) and his bumbling sidekick Shinhachi (Miyagawa Daiuske) hatch a daring plan to help transport the gold out of enemy terrain - in exchange for a share of the stash, of course. With assassins hot in pursuit, Yuki disguises as a male and ventures into the real world with Rukurota and her peasant companions, getting her first taste of danger, toil, and budding romance with the strong-minded and willful Takezo.
Who’s in it. The Last Princess stars Jun Matsumoto as Takezo, Hiroshi Abe as Rokurota, Masami Nagasawa as Yukihime and Kippei Shiina as Gyobu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Last Princess 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 The Last Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Princess 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 The Last Princess (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Princess worth watching?
- The Last Princess holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Princess?
- The Last Princess stars Jun Matsumoto, Hiroshi Abe, Masami Nagasawa, Kippei Shiina and Daisuke Miyagawa.
- When was The Last Princess released?
- The Last Princess was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.