The Ambitious (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1970, The Ambitious is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Daisuke Itō, running about 120 minutes. “The Restoration of Meiji” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in order to learn its technology, in the hopes of one day defeating the West with a modern army and navy.
Who’s in it. The Ambitious stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Ryoma Sakamoto, Toshirō Mifune as Shojiro Goto, Keiju Kobayashi as Yoshinosuke Saigo and Tatsuya Nakadai as Shintaro Nakaoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ambitious has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambitious page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ambitious 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 Ambitious (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ambitious change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ambitious worth watching?
- The Ambitious holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ambitious?
- The Ambitious stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Tatsuya Nakadai and Sayuri Yoshinaga.
- When was The Ambitious released?
- The Ambitious was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.