Yojimbo (1961)
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Overview
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Where to watch Yojimbo
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ASIATIC | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Pijama Films | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | — | Eye Film Player | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Yojimbo in 19 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Yojimbo about?
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men. Yojimbo is a Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1961-04-25, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Yojimbo worth watching?
TMDB users rate Yojimbo 8.1 out of 10 from 1,786 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Yojimbo?
In the United States, Yojimbo streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Unosuke, gunfighter
- Yōko Tsukasa as Nui
- Isuzu Yamada as Orin
- Daisuke Katō as Inokichi
- Seizaburō Kawazu as Seibê - brothel operator
- Takashi Shimura as Tokuemon, sake brewer
- Hiroshi Tachikawa as Yoichiro
- Yōsuke Natsuki as Kohei's Son
- Eijirō Tōno as Gonji, Tavern Keeper
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Tazaemon
- Ikio Sawamura as Hansuke
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Sources
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