Throne of Blood

Name: Throne of Blood
Released: 1957-01-15
Rating: 7.9

7.9/10 (1,016)

·1957· 108 min

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Taketoki Washizu

Isuzu Yamada

Lady Asaji Washizu

Takashi Shimura

Noriyasu Odagura

Akira Kubo

Yoshiteru Miki

Hiroshi Tachikawa

Kunimaru Tsuzuki

Minoru Chiaki

Yoshiaki Miki

Takamaru Sasaki

Kuniharu Tsuzuki

Gen Shimizu

Washizu samurai

Kokuten Kōdō

Military Commander

Kichijirō Ueda

Washizu's workman

Eiko Miyoshi

Old Woman at castle

Chieko Naniwa

Old Ghost Woman

In brief

Throne of Blood (1957) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,016 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 48min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Throne of Blood online?

Throne of Blood 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 Throne of Blood?

Throne of Blood runs 108 minutes (1h 48min).

What rating does Throne of Blood have?

Throne of Blood has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,016 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Throne of Blood from?

Throne of Blood was released in 1957.