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The Drifting Avenger

6.119681h 47mMovieDramaWestern

Ken, son of a former samurai settles with his family in the west from Japan. Soon his family is killed in front of him by stagecoach robbers, making him aim to get revenge. Marvin an experienced gunman befriends Ken and becomes his mentor.

DirectorJunya Satō
WriterYoshihiro Ishimatsu
ProducersTsune Yabe·Kōji Shundō

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Drifting Avenger isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Junya Satō

KTKen Takakura
Ken Takakura
Ken Kato
KGKen Goodlet
Ken Goodlet
Marvin
JR
Judith Roberts
Rosa
KC
Kevin Cooney
Mike the boy
RL
Ronald Norman Lea
Franco
CS
Clive Saxon
Billy
PT
Pat Twohill
Carson
RC
Reginald Collins
Doctor
RL
Ray Lamont
Sheriff
MD
Mike Daneen
Laker
OYOsman Yusuf
Osman Yusuf
Duncan
SR
Stanley Rogers
Rogers

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The Drifting Avenger — streaming FAQ

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No, The Drifting Avenger is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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