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Rikyu

7.519892h 15mMovieDrama

Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.

DirectorHiroshi Teshigahara
WritersGenpei Akasegawa·Hiroshi Teshigahara
ProducersYoshisuke Mae·Hiroshi Morie

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Rikyu isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara

RMRentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Rikyu
YMYoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita
Riki's Wife
TYTsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
KKKyôko Kishida
Kyôko Kishida
Wife
TKTanie Kitabayashi
Tanie Kitabayashi
Mother
RTRyo Tamura
Ryo Tamura
Lord Hidenaga
MIMatsumoto Hakuō II
Matsumoto Hakuō II
Lord Oda
KIKichiemon Nakamura II
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Lord Ieyasu
BXBandō Mitsugorō X
Bandō Mitsugorō X
Mitsanari
AKAkira Kubo
Akira Kubo
Geni
KA
Keishi Arashi
Orike
HIHisashi Igawa
Hisashi Igawa
Soji

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Rikyu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rikyu?

Rikyu isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Rikyu on Netflix?

No, Rikyu is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Rikyu on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rikyu isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Rikyu for free?

Rikyu isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Rikyu?

Yes — Rikyu is followed by Basara: The Princess Goh (1992) in the Rikyu.

Is there a prequel to Rikyu?

Rikyu is the first film in the Rikyu.

Is Rikyu part of a trilogy?

No — Rikyu is part of the Rikyu, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Rikyu?

There are 2 films in the Rikyu: Rikyu (1989) and Basara: The Princess Goh (1992).

Is Rikyu based on a true story?

Yes — Rikyu is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).