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Zatoichi

7.220031h 56mRMovieAdventureDramaAction

Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.

DirectorTakeshi Kitano
WriterTakeshi Kitano
ProducersTsunehisa Saitô·Masayuki Mori

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Cast · Directed by Takeshi Kitano

TKTakeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Zatoichi / Ichi
TATadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Hattori Genosuke
MYMichiyo Yasuda
Michiyo Yasuda
Tante Oume
YNYui Natsukawa
Yui Natsukawa
Oshino
GTGuadalcanal Taka
Guadalcanal Taka
Shinkichi
DTDaigorô Tachibana
Daigorô Tachibana
Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
YDYuko Daike
Yuko Daike
Geisha Okinu Naruto
IKIttoku Kishibe
Ittoku Kishibe
Boss Inosuke Ginzo
SISaburo Ishikura
Saburo Ishikura
Ogi
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Pub Owner
HHideboH
HideboH
Dancing Farmer
RI
Ron II
Dancing Farmer

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Zatoichi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi?

Zatoichi is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Zatoichi on Netflix?

No, Zatoichi is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is Zatoichi on Amazon Prime Video?

Zatoichi 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 Zatoichi for free?

Zatoichi is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.