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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

7.219541h 34mMovieDramaActionAdventure

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

DirectorHiroshi Inagaki
WritersHiroshi Inagaki·Tokuhei Wakao
ProducerKazuo Takimura

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Cast · Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
RMRentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Matahachi
MOMariko Okada
Mariko Okada
Akemi
KO
Kurôemon Onoe
Takuan
KYKaoru Yachigusa
Kaoru Yachigusa
Otsu
MMMitsuko Mito
Mitsuko Mito
Oko
EMEiko Miyoshi
Eiko Miyoshi
Osugi
AHAkihiko Hirata
Akihiko Hirata
Seijuro Yoshioka
KAKusuo Abe
Kusuo Abe
Temma Tsujikaze
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
Terumasa Ikeda
MŌMasanobu Ōkubo
Masanobu Ōkubo
Petty Official
SOSeijirô Onda
Seijirô Onda
Chief Official (uncredited)

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto — streaming FAQ

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is available on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

Yes — Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is followed by Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) in the Samurai Collection.

Is there a prequel to Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is the first film in the Samurai Collection.

Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto part of a trilogy?

Yes — Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is part of a trilogy, alongside Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) and Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956).

How many movies are in the Samurai Collection?

There are 3 films in the Samurai Collection: Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954), Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) and Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956).