The Last Samurai
2003, English. Directed by Edward Zwick.
In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward ZwickDirector
- Tom CruiseNathan Algren
- Ken WatanabeMoritsugu Katsumoto
- Timothy SpallSimon Graham
- Tony GoldwynCol. Benjamin Bagley
- Hiroyuki SanadaUjio
- KoyukiTaka
- Shin KoyamadaNobutada
- Billy ConnollyZebulon Gant
- Togo IgawaGeneral Hasegawa
- Shichinosuke NakamuraEmperor Meiji
- Masato HaradaOmura
- William AthertonWinchester Rep
Details
- Released
- 5 December 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Budget
- $140M
- Box office
- $457M
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The Last Samurai: quick answers
Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 7,896 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai runs 154 minutes (2h 34m).
Does The Last Samurai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last Samurai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Samurai is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Samurai on?
The Last Samurai is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Samurai?
If you liked The Last Samurai, try Letters from Iwo Jima, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, Uncommon Valor.
Who directed The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai (2003) was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall.