Sanjuro
1962, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Sanjuro is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Toshirō MifuneSanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
- Tatsuya NakadaiHanbei Muroto
- Keiju KobayashiThe Spy
- Yūzō KayamaIori Izaka
- Reiko DanChidori, Mutsuta's daughter
- Takashi ShimuraKurofuji
- Kamatari FujiwaraTakebayashi
- Takako IrieMutsuta's wife
- Masao ShimizuKikui
- Yūnosuke ItōMutsuta, the Chamberlain
- Akira KuboSamurai
- Hiroshi TachikawaSamurai
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1962
- Original title
- 椿三十郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima, Hideo Oguni
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Sanjuro: quick answers
What should I watch before Sanjuro?
Watch Yojimbo (1961) first.
Is Sanjuro worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 763 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sanjuro?
Sanjuro runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Sanjuro have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sanjuro. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sanjuro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sanjuro is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sanjuro on?
Sanjuro is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sanjuro?
If you liked Sanjuro, try Hana, Why Don't You Play in Hell?, Kagemusha.
Who directed Sanjuro?
Sanjuro (1962) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi.