The Last Samurai

Name: The Last Samurai
Released: 2003-12-05
Rating: 7.612

7.6/10 (7,762)

·2003· 154 min

Director: Edward Zwick

"In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior."

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.

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Cast

Tom Cruise

Nathan Algren

Ken Watanabe

Moritsugu Katsumoto

Timothy Spall

Simon Graham

Tony Goldwyn

Col. Benjamin Bagley

Hiroyuki Sanada

Ujio

Koyuki

Taka

Shin Koyamada

Nobutada

Billy Connolly

Zebulon Gant

Togo Igawa

General Hasegawa

Shichinosuke Nakamura

Emperor Meiji

Masato Harada

Omura

William Atherton

Winchester Rep

In brief

The Last Samurai (2003) is a drama, action, war film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 7,762 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 34min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Samurai online?

The Last Samurai is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Last Samurai?

The Last Samurai runs 154 minutes (2h 34min).

What rating does The Last Samurai have?

The Last Samurai has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 7,762 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Last Samurai from?

The Last Samurai was released in 2003.