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Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

Seen it?

2021 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 action fans and history buffs. If you loved Batman Begins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $33 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 82K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Keishi Otomo

  • Takeru SatohKenshin Himura
  • Emi TakeiKaoru Kamiya
  • MackenyuEnishi Yukishiro
  • Munetaka AokiSanosuke Sagara
  • Yu AoiMegumi Takani
  • Yusuke IseyaAoshi Shinomori
  • Tao TsuchiyaMakimachi Misao
  • Ryosuke MiuraCho Sawagejo
  • Yosuke EguchiHajime Saito
  • Takuma OtooHeishin Woo