Zatoichi
2003, Japanese. Directed by Takeshi Kitano.
His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Takeshi KitanoDirector
- Takeshi KitanoZatoichi / Ichi
- Tadanobu AsanoHattori Genosuke
- Michiyo YasudaTante Oume
- Yui NatsukawaOshino
- Guadalcanal TakaShinkichi
- Daigorô TachibanaGeisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
- Yuko DaikeGeisha Okinu Naruto
- Ittoku KishibeBoss Inosuke Ginzo
- Saburo IshikuraOgi
- Akira EmotoPub Owner
- HideboHDancing Farmer
- Ron IIDancing Farmer
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2003
- Original title
- 座頭市
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Kitano
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $34M
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What Zatoichi is based on
Zatoichi is based on Zatoichi, a fictional human.
Fictional human
Zatoichi
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Zatoichi: quick answers
Is Zatoichi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,008 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi?
Zatoichi runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Zatoichi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Zatoichi is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi on?
Zatoichi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi?
If you liked Zatoichi, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, ICHI, Blade of the Immortal.
Who directed Zatoichi?
Zatoichi (2003) was directed by Takeshi Kitano and stars Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda.
What is Zatoichi based on?
Zatoichi is based on Zatoichi, a fictional human.