The Hidden Fortress

Name: The Hidden Fortress
Released: 1958-12-28
Rating: 7.993

8.0/10 (734)

·1958· 139 min

Director: Akira Kurosawa

"What you make of another's kindness is up to you."

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

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Trailer

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

General Rokurota Makabe

Minoru Chiaki

Tahei

Kamatari Fujiwara

Matashichi

Misa Uehara

Princess Yuki

Susumu Fujita

General Hyoe Tadokoro

Takashi Shimura

General Izumi Nagakura

Ikio Sawamura

Gambler (uncredited)

Kōji Mitsui

Guard (uncredited)

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Takeo Oikawa

Guard (uncredited)

Yū Fujiki

Guard (uncredited)

Yutaka Sada

Guard (uncredited)

Haruo Suzuki

Horseman (uncredited)

In brief

The Hidden Fortress (1958) is a drama, action, adventure film. With an average rating of 8.0/10 from 734 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 19min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hidden Fortress online?

The Hidden Fortress 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 The Hidden Fortress?

The Hidden Fortress runs 139 minutes (2h 19min).

What rating does The Hidden Fortress have?

The Hidden Fortress has an average rating of 8.0/10 based on 734 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Hidden Fortress from?

The Hidden Fortress was released in 1958.