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Sword of the Stranger

2007Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

Animation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes–91%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes–91%

Summary

Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Masahiro Ando
Written by
Fumihiko Takayama
Produced by
Masahiko Minami
Music by
Naoki Sato

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Facts

September 29, 2007 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
September 29, 2007
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Animation, History
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Japan
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Aristocrats Are Evil, Gory Discretion Shot, Sword Sparks +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sword of the Stranger?"

Questions about Sword of the Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sword of the Stranger?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Sword of the Stranger streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is Sword of the Stranger worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7 and Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5).

Is Sword of the Stranger okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Sword of the Stranger in English?

JapaneseChinese

No, it was made in Japanese, with some Chinese.

What tropes does Sword of the Stranger use?

Aristocrats Are EvilGory Discretion ShotSword SparksRain of ArrowsImmortality SeekerStorming the CastleAnnoying ArrowsHero of Another StoryDramatic WindDetermined ExpressionBare-Handed Blade BlockOnly in It for the Moneyand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 tropes for it, including Aristocrats Are Evil, Gory Discretion Shot, and Sword Sparks.