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Blade of the Immortal

2017·Movie
2h 20min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic726.7Rotten Tomatoes87%72%
IMDb6.7Metacritic726.7Rotten Tomatoes87%72%

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Blade of the Immortal fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, crime, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

His path is paved in blood.

Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
Extreme Samurai ActionBloody Revenge EpicImmortality SagaFeudal JapanRelentless CombatGoryStylized ViolenceFound Family DynamicBrutal

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Miike, Ryûsuke Kurahashi
Written by:
Tetsuya Oishi, Hiroaki Samura
Produced by:
Jeremy Thomas, Shigeji Maeda, Tsuyoshi Sugino
Composed by:
Koji Endo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blade of the Immortal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blade of the Immortal legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

Blade of the Immortal 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 Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blade of the Immortal worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blade of the Immortal rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Blade of the Immortal?

2 h 20 min

Blade of the Immortal runs 2 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blade of the Immortal?

Critics80
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Blade of the Immortal higher (80) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Blade of the Immortal in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Blade of the Immortal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blade of the Immortal in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blade of the Immortal use?

Combat PragmatistOlder Than They LookThe LoadScars Are ForeverAdaptation DistillationGornEstablishing Character MomentEye ScreamAll for NothingThe Un FoughtHero of Another StoryTrenchcoat Warfareand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Blade of the Immortal, including Combat Pragmatist, Older Than They Look, The Load.