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Samaritan Zatoichi — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Samaritan Zatoichi?
Samaritan Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Samaritan Zatoichi on Netflix?
No, Samaritan Zatoichi is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Samaritan Zatoichi on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Samaritan Zatoichi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch Samaritan Zatoichi for free?
Samaritan Zatoichi 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 Samaritan Zatoichi?
Yes — Samaritan Zatoichi is followed by Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is there a prequel to Samaritan Zatoichi?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968) comes before Samaritan Zatoichi in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is Samaritan Zatoichi part of a trilogy?
No — Samaritan Zatoichi is part of the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection, which has 26 films.
How many movies are in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection?
There are 26 films in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection: The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), Zatoichi on the Road (1963), Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), Zatoichi Challenged (1967), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970), Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), Zatoichi at Large (1972), Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) and Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989).
