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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

Where to watch

Kanopy

YouTube Free

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Zatoichi / Ichi

Tadanobu Asano

Hattori Genosuke

Michiyo Yasuda

Yui Natsukawa

Guadalcanal Taka

Guadalcanal Taka

Daigorô Tachibana

Daigorô Tachibana

Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto

Yuko Daike

Geisha Okinu Naruto

Ittoku Kishibe

Boss Inosuke Ginzo

Saburo Ishikura

Saburo Ishikura

Akira Emoto

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Zatoichi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi?

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

Is Zatoichi on Netflix?

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