Destiny's Son
1962, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Destiny's Son is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword: watch order
Cast & crew
- Kenji MisumiDirector
- Raizō IchikawaTakakura Shingo
- Mayumi NagisaYoshio Takakura
- Masayo BanriSayo Tadokoro
- Shigeru AmachiSôshi Tada
- Jun'ichirō NaritaMondo Tadokoro
- Eijirō YanagiOoinokami Matsudaira
- Matasaburô NiwaEijirô Chiba
- Teru TomotaKihei Shôji
- Yoshio InabaGiichirô Ikebe
- Matasaburo TambaCast
- Toshio ChibaCast
- Shinjirō AsanoShin'emon Takakura
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1962
- Original title
- 斬る
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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Destiny's Son: quick answers
What comes after Destiny's Son?
Next in the series: Ken (1964) and Sword Devil (1965).
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How long is Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is Destiny's Son on?
Destiny's Son is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Destiny's Son?
If you liked Destiny's Son, try 11 Rebels, Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram, Ran.
Who directed Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son (1962) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, Masayo Banri.