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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

2012Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–85%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–85%

Summary

In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Crew

Directed by
Keishi Otomo
Written by
Keishi Otomo, Kiyomi Fujii
Produced by
Shinzo Matsuhashi, Hiroyoshi Koiwai, Osamu Kubota
Music by
Naoki Sato

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Facts

August 25, 2012 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
August 25, 2012
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, War, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$62 million
Available in
127 countries

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Questions about Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

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Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Netflix

In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins streams on Netflix. It also streams in 122 other countries.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.