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Hunter in the Dark

6.319792h 17mMovieActionAdventureDrama

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

DirectorHideo Gosha
WriterKaneo Ikegami
ProducersGin'ichi Kishimoto·Masayuki Satō

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Cast · Directed by Hideo Gosha

TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Gomyo Kiyoemon
KKKeiko Kishi
Keiko Kishi
Omon
AIAyumi Ishida
Ayumi Ishida
Oriwa
MFMakoto Fujita
Makoto Fujita
Kasuke
INIsao Natsuyagi
Isao Natsuyagi
Sharaku
KMKayo Matsuo
Kayo Matsuo
Oren
AKAi Kanzaki
Ai Kanzaki
Osaki
TUTatsuo Umemiya
Tatsuo Umemiya
Kawazu
HHHajime Hana
Hajime Hana
Hanba
YHYoshio Harada
Yoshio Harada
Yataro Tanigawa
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
Okitsugu Tanuma
KYKoji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
Kuwano

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Hunter in the Dark — streaming FAQ

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Hunter in the Dark is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hunter in the Dark on Netflix?

No, Hunter in the Dark is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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No, Hunter in the Dark isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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