Yojimbo
Director: Akira Kurosawa
"Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once"
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Toshirō Mifune
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Unosuke, gunfighter
Yōko Tsukasa
Nui
Isuzu Yamada
Orin
Daisuke Katō
Inokichi
Seizaburō Kawazu
Seibê - brothel operator
Takashi Shimura
Tokuemon, sake brewer
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Yoichiro
Yōsuke Natsuki
Kohei's Son
Eijirō Tōno
Gonji, Tavern Keeper
Kamatari Fujiwara
Tazaemon
Ikio Sawamura
Hansuke
In brief
Yojimbo (1961) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 8.1/10 from 1,745 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 50min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Yojimbo online?
Yojimbo 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 Yojimbo?
Yojimbo runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).
What rating does Yojimbo have?
Yojimbo has an average rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,745 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Yojimbo from?
Yojimbo was released in 1961.
