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The Last Samurai

“In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.”

7.620032h 34mDramaActionWar
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The Last Samurai at a glance

The Last Samurai is a 2003 drama and action film, running 2h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and HBO Max.

15 age rating2h 34mDramaAction

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2003-12-05
Runtime
2h 34m
Genres
Drama, Action, War
Director
Edward Zwick
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 · 7,897 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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
Chad LindbergWinchester Rep Assistant
Scott WilsonAmbassador Swanbeck

Questions about The Last Samurai

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Where can I watch The Last Samurai in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Last Samurai is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Last Samurai suitable for children?

The Last Samurai is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Last Samurai about?

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…

How long is The Last Samurai?

The Last Samurai runs for 2h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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