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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

2003Movie2 h 17 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–87%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Summary

Kanichiro Yoshimura is a samurai and family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the low pay he receives from his small-town clan. He is forced by his love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Yojiro Takita
Written by
Takehiro Nakajima, Jiro Asada
Produced by
Nozomu Enoki, Hideshi Miyajima
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

January 18, 2003 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 18, 2003
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Achey Scars, Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass, Dual Wielding +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream When the Last Sword Is Drawn?"

Questions about When the Last Sword Is Drawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream When the Last Sword Is Drawn?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was When the Last Sword Is Drawn a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.

Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.