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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

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Cast · Directed by Kenji Misumi

RIRaizō Ichikawa
Raizō Ichikawa
Takakura Shingo
MNMayumi Nagisa
Mayumi Nagisa
Yoshio Takakura
MBMasayo Banri
Masayo Banri
Sayo Tadokoro
SAShigeru Amachi
Shigeru Amachi
Sôshi Tada
JNJun'ichirō Narita
Jun'ichirō Narita
Mondo Tadokoro
EYEijirō Yanagi
Eijirō Yanagi
Ooinokami Matsudaira
MNMatasaburô Niwa
Matasaburô Niwa
Eijirô Chiba
TT
Teru Tomota
Kihei Shôji
YIYoshio Inaba
Yoshio Inaba
Giichirô Ikebe
MT
Matasaburo Tamba
TC
Toshio Chiba
SA
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 United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Destiny's Son on Netflix?

No, Destiny's Son is not on Netflix in United States as of October 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 United States 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 United States, 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).