The Hidden Blade
2004, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Hidden Blade
The Hidden Blade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Part of a series
Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada): watch order
Cast & crew
- Yoji YamadaDirector
- Masatoshi NagaseMunezô Katagiri
- Takako MatsuKie
- Hidetaka YoshiokaSamon Shimada
- Yukiyoshi OzawaYaichirô Hazama
- Tomoko TabataShino Katagiri
- Chieko BaishoMrs. Katagiri
- Kunie TanakaKanbê Katagiri
- Sachiko MitsumotoMrs. Iseya
- Reiko TakashimaHazama's Wife
- Nana SaitoBun
- Nenji KobayashiKôda
- Ken OgataChief Retainer Hori
Details
- Released
- 30 October 2004
- Original title
- 隠し剣 鬼の爪
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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What The Hidden Blade is based on
The Hidden Blade is adapted from a novel.
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The Hidden Blade: quick answers
What should I watch before The Hidden Blade?
Watch The Twilight Samurai (2002) first.
What comes after The Hidden Blade?
Next in the series: Love and Honor (2006).
Is The Hidden Blade worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Hidden Blade have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hidden Blade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hidden Blade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hidden Blade is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hidden Blade on?
The Hidden Blade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hidden Blade?
If you liked The Hidden Blade, try Love and Honor, The Twilight Samurai, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning.
Who directed The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade (2004) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka.
What is The Hidden Blade based on?
The Hidden Blade is adapted from a novel.