

A Samurai in Time
2024, Japanese. Directed by Junichi Yasuda.
A samurai who gets hit by lightning wakes up to find himself on a film set in the present day and starts to work as an extra on samurai films.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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A Samurai in Time is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Junichi YasudaDirector
- Makiya YamaguchiShinzaemon Kosaka
- Norimasa FukeKyoichiro Kazami
- Yuno SakuraYuko Yamamoto
- Rantaro MineSwordfight Arranger Sekimoto
- Ken ShonozakiHikokuro Yamagata in His Youth
- Manko KurenaiSetsuko
- Yoshiharu FukudaChief Priest of Seikei-ji Temple
- Hajime InoueHead of both Studio Inoue
- Akinori AndoAndo
- Tsutomu TamuraKyotaro Nishiki
- Masami ShinozakiCast
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2024
- Original title
- 侍タイムスリッパー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Junichi Yasuda
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A Samurai in Time: quick answers
Is A Samurai in Time worth watching?
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How long is A Samurai in Time?
A Samurai in Time runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does A Samurai in Time have a post-credits scene?
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A Samurai in Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Samurai in Time on?
A Samurai in Time is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Samurai in Time?
If you liked A Samurai in Time, try Black Knight, The Red Envelope, Labyrinth of Cinema.
Who directed A Samurai in Time?
A Samurai in Time (2024) was directed by Junichi Yasuda and stars Makiya Yamaguchi, Norimasa Fuke, Yuno Sakura.