Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Name: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1999-10-06
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow

1999, English. Directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Live by the code. Die by the code.

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Runtime: 1h 57m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.

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Released: 6 October 1999
Country: France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
Written by: Jim Jarmusch
Budget: $2M
Box office: $9.4M

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Is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,510 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).

Does Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai have a post-credits scene?

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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai on?

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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Who directed Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai?

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) was directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman.