Samurai Cat: The Movie (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, Samurai Cat: The Movie is an action and comedy film directed by Takeshi Watanabe, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The ever versatile Kazuki Kitamura stars as masterless samurai Kyutaro Madarame, a feared swordsman who has fallen on hard times in old Edo. Caught between two warring gangs in an epic battle of cat lovers and dog lovers, he begrudgingly accepts the canine faction's offer to assassinate the opposite leader's beloved pet: an adorable white cat. Yet upon raising his lethal sword, he cannot bring himself to go through with the act, and the cat melts his ronin heart. But before finding peace as a newly minted cat person, the still fearsome Madarame will have to take on both gangs in a classic samurai street brawl.
Who’s in it. Samurai Cat: The Movie stars Kazuki Kitamura as Kyutaro Madarame, Misako Renbutsu as Ome, Yasufumi Terawaki as Shinuemon Shimazaki and Yōsuke Asari as Shinsuke Zenba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Samurai Cat: The Movie 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 Samurai Cat: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Cat: The Movie 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 Cat: The Movie (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Cat: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Cat: The Movie worth watching?
- Samurai Cat: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Cat: The Movie?
- Samurai Cat: The Movie stars Kazuki Kitamura, Misako Renbutsu, Yasufumi Terawaki, Yōsuke Asari and Shigeyuki Totsugi.
- When was Samurai Cat: The Movie released?
- Samurai Cat: The Movie was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.