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Throne of Blood

7.919571h 48mMMovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersShinobu Hashimoto·Ryuzo Kikushima
ProducersAkira Kurosawa·Sōjirō Motoki

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Taketoki Washizu
IYIsuzu Yamada
Isuzu Yamada
Lady Asaji Washizu
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Noriyasu Odagura
AKAkira Kubo
Akira Kubo
Yoshiteru Miki
HTHiroshi Tachikawa
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Kunimaru Tsuzuki
MCMinoru Chiaki
Minoru Chiaki
Yoshiaki Miki
TSTakamaru Sasaki
Takamaru Sasaki
Kuniharu Tsuzuki
GSGen Shimizu
Gen Shimizu
Washizu samurai
KKKokuten Kōdō
Kokuten Kōdō
Military Commander
KUKichijirō Ueda
Kichijirō Ueda
Washizu's workman
EMEiko Miyoshi
Eiko Miyoshi
Old Woman at castle
CNChieko Naniwa
Chieko Naniwa
Old Ghost Woman

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Throne of Blood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Throne of Blood?

Throne of Blood is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Throne of Blood on Netflix?

No, Throne of Blood is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Throne of Blood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Throne of Blood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Throne of Blood for free?

Throne of Blood is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.