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Destiny's Son

6.819621h 11mMovieActionDramaHistory

In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique,…

DirectorKenji Misumi

WriterKaneto Shindō

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kenji Misumi

Raizō Ichikawa

Raizō Ichikawa

Takakura Shingo

Mayumi Nagisa

Yoshio Takakura

Masayo Banri

Shigeru Amachi

Jun'ichirō Narita

Jun'ichirō Narita

Eijirō Yanagi

Ooinokami Matsudaira

Matasaburô Niwa

Matasaburô Niwa

Yoshio Inaba

Giichirô Ikebe

Matasaburo Tamba

Shinjirō Asano

Shin'emon Takakura

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Destiny's Son — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Destiny's Son?

Destiny's Son is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Destiny's Son on Netflix?

No, Destiny's Son is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Destiny's Son on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Destiny's Son isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Destiny's Son for free?

Destiny's Son is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Destiny's Son?

Yes — Destiny's Son is followed by Ken (1964) in the Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword.

Is there a prequel to Destiny's Son?

Destiny's Son is the first film in the Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword.

Is Destiny's Son part of a trilogy?

Yes — Destiny's Son is part of a trilogy, alongside Ken (1964) and Sword Devil (1965).

How many movies are in the Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword?

There are 3 films in the Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword: Destiny's Son (1962), Ken (1964) and Sword Devil (1965).