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Samurai Rebellion

1967Movie2 h 1 minNR

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic907.7Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

A tense, cathartic drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

In the end, we had no choice but to have it this way. We just took a roundabout path.

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.

Feels like

  • Samurai Drama
  • Feudal Japan
  • Moral Conflict
  • Revenge
  • Political Intrigue
  • Social Commentary
  • Tragic Fate
  • Masterful Acting

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Written by
Shinobu Hashimoto, Yasuhiko Takiguchi
Produced by
Toshirō Mifune, Tomoyuki Tanaka
Music by
Tōru Takemitsu

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Facts

May 27, 1967 · 2 h 1 min · NR

Released
May 27, 1967
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Perfectly Arranged Marriage, Hate Sink, Roaring Rampage of Revenge +9

  • Perfectly Arranged Marriage
  • Hate Sink
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Downer Ending
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Jidaigeki
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Dutch Angle
  • Gray Rain of Depression
  • Jump Cut
  • Together in Death
  • Aside Glance

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai Rebellion?"

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Where can I stream Samurai Rebellion?

Criterion

In the United States, Samurai Rebellion streams on Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Samurai Rebellion worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is Samurai Rebellion in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Samurai Rebellion use?

Perfectly Arranged MarriageHate SinkRoaring Rampage of RevengeDowner EndingHenpecked HusbandJidaigekiDirty Old ManDutch AngleGray Rain of DepressionJump CutTogether in DeathAside Glanceand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Perfectly Arranged Marriage, Hate Sink, and Roaring Rampage of Revenge.