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Sanjuro

7.919621h 36mNRMovieDramaActionComedy

In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersRyuzo Kikushima·Akira Kurosawa
ProducersTomoyuki Tanaka·Ryuzo Kikushima

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Hanbei Muroto
KKKeiju Kobayashi
Keiju Kobayashi
The Spy
YKYūzō Kayama
Yūzō Kayama
Iori Izaka
RDReiko Dan
Reiko Dan
Chidori, Mutsuta's daughter
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Kurofuji
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Takebayashi
TITakako Irie
Takako Irie
Mutsuta's wife
MSMasao Shimizu
Masao Shimizu
Kikui
YIYūnosuke Itō
Yūnosuke Itō
Mutsuta, the Chamberlain
AKAkira Kubo
Akira Kubo
Samurai
HTHiroshi Tachikawa
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Samurai

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Sanjuro — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sanjuro?

Sanjuro is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sanjuro on Netflix?

No, Sanjuro is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Sanjuro on Amazon Prime Video?

Sanjuro isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sanjuro for free?

Sanjuro 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 Sanjuro?

Sanjuro is currently the latest film in the Sanjuro Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sanjuro?

Yes — Yojimbo (1961) comes before Sanjuro in the Sanjuro Collection.

Is Sanjuro part of a trilogy?

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

How many movies are in the Sanjuro Collection?

There are 2 films in the Sanjuro Collection: Yojimbo (1961) and Sanjuro (1962).