


Film · Released
The Last Samurai
“In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.”
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.
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
Facts come from TMDB and are refreshed automatically. Availability is per country and changes weekly — the United Kingdom row is what you see by default.
Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
Streaming data by JustWatch, delivered through TMDB and cached for six hours — updating now. This site does not sell or host these streams.
Every service carrying this title in the United Kingdom (opens the JustWatch list in a new tab)
Compare the services themselves? All streaming services, or read how availability works.
Synopsis
Feature filmNathan 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 SwanbeckQuestions about The Last Samurai
Quick answersWhere 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.
Is The Last Samurai on PelisPlus UK?
The Last Samurai has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
Can I watch the The Last Samurai trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Original Theatrical Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
Picked from TMDB recommendations














