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A Samurai in Time

2024·Movie
2h 11min

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Show business and pop culture

  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

A samurai who gets hit by lightning wakes up to find himself on a film set in the present day and starts to work as an extra on samurai films.
Time-Travel ComedySamurai Culture ClashShowbiz SatireMeta-ComedyJapanese CinemaFish-Out-of-WaterPop Culture ReferencesLighthearted & Fun

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Samurai in Time

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Where can I stream A Samurai in Time legally?

A Samurai in Time is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Samurai in Time worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Samurai in Time?

2 h 11 min

A Samurai in Time runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Samurai in Time?

Critics100
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate A Samurai in Time higher (100) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Samurai in Time in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Samurai in Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Samurai in Time in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.