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The Challenge

5.919821h 49mRMovieActionDrama

Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a…

DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
WritersJohn Sayles·Ivan Moffat
ProducersRobert L. Rosen·Ron Beckman

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Frankenheimer

SGScott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Rick
TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
DBDonna Kei Benz
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
ANAtsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
CJCalvin Jung
Calvin Jung
Ando
CKClyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
SSSab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
KN
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo
KFKenta Fukasaku
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro
SSShōgo Shimada
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
YIYoshio Inaba
Yoshio Inaba
Instructor
SMSeiji Miyaguchi
Seiji Miyaguchi
Old Man

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The Challenge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Challenge?

The Challenge isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Challenge on Netflix?

No, The Challenge is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Challenge on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Challenge isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Challenge for free?

The Challenge isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.