The Samurai (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, The Samurai is an action, comedy and animation film directed by Kazuo Yamazaki, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Sixteen-year-old high school student Takeshi Chimatsuri has devoted his life to being a master samurai like his father was. Then one day, the Toki twins, two ninja sisters he's known since childhood, transfer to his school and issue him a challenge to take back their family dagger from him. Unfortunately for him, they have discovered his one weakness: the fear of the naked female body. Now, Takeshi must undergo special training from his classmates Atsuko and Torai, and his teacher Miss Ayatsugi to resist the combined brute strength of Akari and the temptation of her sex-crazed twin Kagiri. Class will never be in order with these three constantly fighting each other.
Who’s in it. The Samurai stars Toshihiko Seki as Takeshi Chimatsuri, Chika Sakamoto as Akari Toki, Kazue Komiya as Miss Ayatsugi and Kazuhiko Inoue as Torai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Samurai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Samurai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Samurai (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Samurai worth watching?
- The Samurai holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Samurai?
- The Samurai stars Toshihiko Seki, Chika Sakamoto, Kazue Komiya, Kazuhiko Inoue and Naoko Matsui.
- When was The Samurai released?
- The Samurai was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.