Harakiri
1962, Japanese. Directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
What befalls others today, may be your own fate tomorrow.
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Harakiri is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Masaki KobayashiDirector
- Tatsuya NakadaiHanshiro Tsugumo
- Akira IshihamaMotome Chijiiwa
- Shima IwashitaMiho Tsugumo
- Tetsuro TambaHikokuro Omodaka
- Masao MishimaTango Inaba
- Ichirō NakataniHayato Yazaki
- Kei SatōMasakazu
- Yoshio InabaJinai Chijiiwa
- Hisashi IgawaRetainer
- Toru TakeuchiRetainer
- Yoshirō AokiCast
- Tatsuo MatsumuraCast
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1962
- Original title
- 切腹
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinobu Hashimoto
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Harakiri: quick answers
Is Harakiri worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 1,321 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Harakiri?
Harakiri runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Harakiri have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Harakiri. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Harakiri parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Harakiri is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Harakiri on?
Harakiri is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harakiri?
If you liked Harakiri, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, Samurai Marathon, ICHI.
Who directed Harakiri?
Harakiri (1962) was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita.