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Samurai Rebellion

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1967 | 121 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Last King of Scotland, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    8.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

  • Toshirō MifuneIsaburo Sasahara
  • Yōko TsukasaIchi Sasahara
  • Gō KatōYogoro Sasahara
  • Tatsuyoshi EharaBunzo Sasahara
  • Etsuko IchiharaKiku
  • Isao YamagataShobei Tsuchiya
  • Tatsuya NakadaiTatewaki Asano
  • Shigeru KōyamaGeki Takahashi
  • Michiko OtsukaSuga Sasahara
  • Tatsuo MatsumuraLord Masakata Matsudaira