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The Hidden Blade

7.420042h 12mRMovieDramaRomance

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.

DirectorYoji Yamada
WritersYoji Yamada·Yoshitaka Asama
ProducersHiroshi Fukazawa·Ichiro Yamamoto

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KanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
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Cast · Directed by Yoji Yamada

MNMasatoshi Nagase
Masatoshi Nagase
Munezô Katagiri
TMTakako Matsu
Takako Matsu
Kie
HYHidetaka Yoshioka
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Samon Shimada
YOYukiyoshi Ozawa
Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Yaichirô Hazama
TTTomoko Tabata
Tomoko Tabata
Shino Katagiri
CBChieko Baisho
Chieko Baisho
Mrs. Katagiri
KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
Kanbê Katagiri
SMSachiko Mitsumoto
Sachiko Mitsumoto
Mrs. Iseya
RTReiko Takashima
Reiko Takashima
Hazama's Wife
NSNana Saito
Nana Saito
Bun
NKNenji Kobayashi
Nenji Kobayashi
Kôda
KOKen Ogata
Ken Ogata
Chief Retainer Hori

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The Hidden Blade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hidden Blade?

The Hidden Blade is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hidden Blade on Netflix?

No, The Hidden Blade is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Hidden Blade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hidden Blade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Hidden Blade for free?

The Hidden Blade is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Hidden Blade?

Yes — The Hidden Blade is followed by Love and Honor (2006) in the Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Hidden Blade?

Yes — The Twilight Samurai (2002) comes before The Hidden Blade in the Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada) Collection.

Is The Hidden Blade part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Hidden Blade is part of a trilogy, alongside The Twilight Samurai (2002) and Love and Honor (2006).

How many movies are in the Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada) Collection?

There are 3 films in the Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada) Collection: The Twilight Samurai (2002), The Hidden Blade (2004) and Love and Honor (2006).