Seven Samurai
1954, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
- Runtime
- 3h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Toshirō MifuneKikuchiyo
- Takashi ShimuraKambei Shimada
- Yoshio InabaGorobei Katayama
- Seiji MiyaguchiKyuzo
- Minoru ChiakiHeihachi Hayashida
- Daisuke KatōShichiroji
- Isao KimuraKatsushiro Okamoto
- Keiko TsushimaShino
- Yukiko ShimazakiRikichi's Wife
- Kamatari FujiwaraManzô - Father of Shino
- Yoshio KosugiMosuke
- Bokuzen HidariYohei
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1954
- Original title
- 七人の侍
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Oguni, Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $105M
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Seven Samurai: quick answers
Is Seven Samurai worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 4,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai runs 207 minutes (3h 27m).
Does Seven Samurai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Seven Samurai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Seven Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Seven Samurai is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Seven Samurai on?
Seven Samurai is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Seven Samurai?
If you liked Seven Samurai, try 47 Ronin, Kagemusha, The Karate Kid Part III.
Who directed Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai (1954) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba.