Samurai Chicks (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2004, Samurai Chicks is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Mari Asato, running about 72 minutes. “Girls For Independence” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On of the southernmost islands of Japan, there's a dance school 'Orion Dancers Academy'. Hiding its public identity as a training school of singers and dancers, it actually operates as a girl-warrior training school, in order to win independence of the island. The secretly trained agents watch the music video of charismatic idol Cocoe on a huge TV monitor, and unlock codes from her dancing to complete their missions. However, the dark shadow of a rival organization slowly sneaks up on the girls and the training school on the island.
Who’s in it. Samurai Chicks stars Kanji Tsuda, Tomomi Miyashita, Chiaki Ôta and Ayano Tachibana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Samurai Chicks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Chicks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Chicks 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 Samurai Chicks (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Chicks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Chicks worth watching?
- Samurai Chicks holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Chicks?
- Samurai Chicks stars Kanji Tsuda, Tomomi Miyashita, Chiaki Ôta, Ayano Tachibana and Masayoshi Haneda.
- When was Samurai Chicks released?
- Samurai Chicks was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.