Rikyu
1989, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 September 1989
- Original title
- 利休
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Teshigahara, Genpei Akasegawa
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Next in the series: Basara: The Princess Goh (1992).
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How long is Rikyu?
Rikyu runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
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Rikyu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rikyu?
If you liked Rikyu, try Every Day a Good Day, Samurai Rebellion, The End of Summer.
Who directed Rikyu?
Rikyu (1989) was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and stars Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki.