Azumi (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, Azumi is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, running about 128 minutes. “From The Ravages of War Raises An Assassin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
Who’s in it. Azumi stars Aya Ueto as Azumi, Shun Oguri as Nachi, Hiroki Narimiya as Ukiha and Kenji Kohashi as Hyuga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Azumi 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 Azumi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azumi 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 Azumi (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azumi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azumi worth watching?
- Azumi holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azumi?
- Azumi stars Aya Ueto, Shun Oguri, Hiroki Narimiya, Kenji Kohashi and Takatoshi Kaneko.
- When was Azumi released?
- Azumi was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.