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Yojimbo

8.119611h 50mPGMovieDramaThriller

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersAkira Kurosawa·Ryuzo Kikushima
ProducersRyuzo Kikushima·Akira Kurosawa

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Unosuke, gunfighter
YTYōko Tsukasa
Yōko Tsukasa
Nui
IYIsuzu Yamada
Isuzu Yamada
Orin
DKDaisuke Katō
Daisuke Katō
Inokichi
SKSeizaburō Kawazu
Seizaburō Kawazu
Seibê - brothel operator
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Tokuemon, sake brewer
HTHiroshi Tachikawa
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Yoichiro
YNYōsuke Natsuki
Yōsuke Natsuki
Kohei's Son
ETEijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
Gonji, Tavern Keeper
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Tazaemon
ISIkio Sawamura
Ikio Sawamura
Hansuke

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Yojimbo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Yojimbo?

Yojimbo is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Yojimbo on Netflix?

No, Yojimbo is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Yojimbo on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Yojimbo for free?

Yojimbo is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Yojimbo?

Yes — Yojimbo is followed by Sanjuro (1962) in the Sanjuro Collection.

Is there a prequel to Yojimbo?

Yojimbo is the first film in the Sanjuro Collection.

Is Yojimbo part of a trilogy?

No — Yojimbo 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).