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Cut the Shadow

8.019631h 22mMovieActionComedy

The womanizing master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to regret this laziness when he falls in love with the daughter of a higher class samurai and…

DirectorKazuo Ikehiro

WriterHideo Oguni

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Not available in United States

Streaming in 1 other country

Cut the Shadow isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro

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Cut the Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cut the Shadow?

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

Is Cut the Shadow on Netflix?

No, Cut the Shadow is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Cut the Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cut the Shadow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Cut the Shadow for free?

Cut the Shadow isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Cut the Shadow?

Cut the Shadow hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 19, 1963. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.