Seven Samurai

Name: Seven Samurai
Released: 1954-04-26
Rating: 8.452

8.5/10 (4,364)

·1954· 207 min

Director: Akira Kurosawa

"Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!"

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

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Trailer

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Kikuchiyo

Takashi Shimura

Kambei Shimada

Yoshio Inaba

Gorobei Katayama

Seiji Miyaguchi

Kyuzo

Minoru Chiaki

Heihachi Hayashida

Daisuke Katō

Shichiroji

Isao Kimura

Katsushiro Okamoto

Keiko Tsushima

Shino

Yukiko Shimazaki

Rikichi's Wife

Kamatari Fujiwara

Manzô - Father of Shino

Yoshio Kosugi

Mosuke

Bokuzen Hidari

Yohei

In brief

Seven Samurai (1954) is a action, drama film. With an average rating of 8.5/10 from 4,364 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 3h 27min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Seven Samurai online?

Seven Samurai is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai runs 207 minutes (3h 27min).

What rating does Seven Samurai have?

Seven Samurai has an average rating of 8.5/10 based on 4,364 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Seven Samurai from?

Seven Samurai was released in 1954.