Harakiri (1962)
切腹
Overview
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
Where to watch Harakiri
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel, Plus Shochiku +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve | — |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Apple TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Harakiri in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Harakiri about?
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code. Harakiri is a Action, Drama, History movie, released on 1962-09-15, runtime 135 minutes.
Is Harakiri worth watching?
TMDB users rate Harakiri 8.5 out of 10 from 1,321 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Harakiri?
In the United States, Harakiri streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Hanshiro Tsugumo
- Akira Ishihama as Motome Chijiiwa
- Shima Iwashita as Miho Tsugumo
- Tetsuro Tamba as Hikokuro Omodaka
- Masao Mishima as Tango Inaba
- Ichirō Nakatani as Hayato Yazaki
- Kei Satō as Masakazu
- Yoshio Inaba as Jinai Chijiiwa
- Hisashi Igawa as Retainer
- Toru Takeuchi as Retainer
- Yoshirō Aoki
- Tatsuo Matsumura
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Sources
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