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Mifune: The Last Samurai

7.020161h 21mMovieDocumentaryHistory

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

DirectorSteven Okazaki
WritersStuart Galbraith IV·Steven Okazaki
ProducersTōichirō Shiraishi·Yukie Kito

Where to watch

History VaultHistory VaultStrand Releasing Amazon ChannelStrand Releasing Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Okazaki

KRKeanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Self - Narrator (voice)
KKKyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Self - Actress
YTYōko Tsukasa
Yōko Tsukasa
Self - Actress
YTYoshio Tsuchiya
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Self - Actor
TKTakeshi Katō
Takeshi Katō
Self - Actor
KYKaoru Yachigusa
Kaoru Yachigusa
Self - Actress
YNYōsuke Natsuki
Yōsuke Natsuki
Self - Actor
TNTerumi Niki
Terumi Niki
Self - Actress
SSSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Self - Filmmaker
MSMartin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self - Filmmaker
SMShirō Mifune
Shirō Mifune
Self - Mifune's Eldest Son
HK
Hisao Kurosawa
Self - Kurosawa's Eldest Son

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Mifune: The Last Samurai — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mifune: The Last Samurai?

Mifune: The Last Samurai is streaming on History Vault and Strand Releasing in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mifune: The Last Samurai on Netflix?

No, Mifune: The Last Samurai is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on History Vault and Strand Releasing.

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Mifune: The Last Samurai 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 Mifune: The Last Samurai for free?

Mifune: The Last Samurai is available on History Vault and Strand Releasing in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Mifune: The Last Samurai based on a true story?

Yes — Mifune: The Last Samurai is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).