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The Twilight Samurai

2002·Movie
2h 9min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic828.5Rotten Tomatoes99%94%

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A , romance movie: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
Samurai DramaHistorical MelodramaFamily ObligationsCode of HonorJapanese Period PieceSubtle & PoignantQuietly MovingReflective AtmosphereCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu, Yuzo Asahara
Written by:
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama, Shuhei Fujisawa
Produced by:
Shigehiro Nakagawa, Toshio Hagiwara, Ichiro Yamamoto
Composed by:
Yukio Hokari, Isao Tomita, Naoko Asari

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Questions about The Twilight Samurai

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Where can I stream The Twilight Samurai legally?

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Is The Twilight Samurai worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Twilight Samurai?

2 h 9 min

The Twilight Samurai runs 2 h 9 min.

Will The Twilight Samurai make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is The Twilight Samurai plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Twilight Samurai?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Twilight Samurai good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Twilight Samurai scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Twilight Samurai?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Is The Twilight Samurai based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Twilight Samurai?

Critics91
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Twilight Samurai much the same way.

Was The Twilight Samurai a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$7 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Twilight Samurai in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Twilight Samurai?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Twilight Samurai in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Twilight Samurai use?

Crapsack WorldOld MaidScenery PornCherry TappingHonor Before ReasonAlpha BitchJerk JockThe LancerJidaigekiArranged MarriageBittersweet EndingWarrior Poetand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for The Twilight Samurai, including Crapsack World, Old Maid, Scenery Porn.