The Last Samurai (2003)
Overview
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
Where to watch The Last Samurai
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Now TV Cinema, ITVX | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video, Plex | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid VIP | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Last Samurai in 87 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Last Samurai about?
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist. The Last Samurai is a Drama, Action, War movie, released on 2003-12-05, runtime 154 minutes.
Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Last Samurai 7.6 out of 10 from 7,891 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Last Samurai?
In the United States, The Last Samurai streams on MGM Plus 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
Edward Zwick
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren
- Ken Watanabe as Moritsugu Katsumoto
- Timothy Spall as Simon Graham
- Tony Goldwyn as Col. Benjamin Bagley
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Ujio
- Koyuki as Taka
- Shin Koyamada as Nobutada
- Billy Connolly as Zebulon Gant
- Togo Igawa as General Hasegawa
- Shichinosuke Nakamura as Emperor Meiji
- Masato Harada as Omura
- William Atherton as Winchester Rep
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Sources
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