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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

1954·Movie
1h 34min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.
Samurai EpicHistorical DramaBiographicalMartial ArtsQuest for Mastery17th Century JapanPersonal TransformationSword FightingHonor and Duty

Crew

Directed by:
Hiroshi Inagaki, Jun Fukuda
Written by:
Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao, Eiji Yoshikawa
Produced by:
Kazuo Takimura
Composed by:
Ikuma Dan, Chôshichirô Mikami

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Where can I stream Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto legally?

HBO MaxCriterion

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

1 h 34 min

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

7BRCAESGBIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto use?

Break the HaughtyKids Are CruelSamuraiHeroic RRoDManly TearsRiding into the SunsetI Will Only Slow You DownHero with Bad PublicityFor Doom the Bell TollsBadass PreacherAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderMaster Swordsmanand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, including Break the Haughty, Kids Are Cruel, Samurai.