Samurai X: The Motion Picture
1997, Japanese. Directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.
For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!
The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Hatsuki TsujiDirector
- Mayo SuzukazeKenshin Himura
- Miki FujitaniKaoru Kamiya
- Yuji UedaSanosuke Sagara
- Mina TominagaYahiko Myôjin
- Hirotaka SuzuokiHajime Saitô
- Hiroshi YanakaTsunan Tsukioka
- Holly KanekoAritomo Yamagata
- Katsuya ShigaToshiyoshi Kawaji
- Kaori YuasaAyame
- Noriko NamikiSuzume
- Kazuhiko InoueTakimi Shigure
- Jurota KosugiEibin Tamono
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1997
- Original title
- るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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What Samurai X: The Motion Picture is based on
Samurai X: The Motion Picture is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Manga series
Rurouni Kenshin
By Nobuhiro Watsuki
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture: quick answers
Is Samurai X: The Motion Picture worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
Samurai X: The Motion Picture runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Samurai X: The Motion Picture have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Samurai X: The Motion Picture. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Samurai X: The Motion Picture parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Samurai X: The Motion Picture yet.
Which OTT platform is Samurai X: The Motion Picture on?
Samurai X: The Motion Picture isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 December 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
If you liked Samurai X: The Motion Picture, try K: Missing Kings, Afro Samurai: Resurrection, One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends.
Who directed Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997) was directed by Hatsuki Tsuji and stars Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda.
What is Samurai X: The Motion Picture based on?
Samurai X: The Motion Picture is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.