The Last Samurai (2003)
In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
Read the The Last Samurai feature →- Budget
- $140M
- Box office
- $456.8M
Where to watch The Last Samurai
All countries & options →
Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.
Media
Top billed cast
Full cast & crew →
Tom CruiseNathan Algren
Ken WatanabeMoritsugu Katsumoto
William AthertonWinchester Rep
Tony GoldwynCol. Benjamin Bagley
Chad LindbergWinchester Rep AssistantRay Godshall Sr.Convention Hall Attendee
Billy ConnollyZebulon Gant
Masato HaradaOmura
Masashi OdateOmura's Companion
John KoyamaOmura's Bodyguard
Timothy SpallSimon Graham
Shichinosuke NakamuraEmperor MeijiKeywords
Movie DNA
More like this
More Action →
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing momentFrequently asked questions about The Last Samurai
What is The Last Samurai about?
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
How long is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai has a runtime of 154 minutes.
Where can I watch The Last Samurai?
Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.