Le Samouraï (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1967, Le Samouraï is a thriller and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 105 minutes. “His only friend was his gun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.
Who’s in it. Le Samouraï stars Alain Delon as Jef Costello, François Périer as Superintendant, Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange and Cathy Rosier as Valérie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Le Samouraï has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Samouraï page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Samouraï tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Samouraï (1967)?
- In US, Le Samouraï is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Samouraï worth watching?
- Le Samouraï holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï stars Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon, Cathy Rosier and Michel Boisrond.
- When was Le Samouraï released?
- Le Samouraï was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.