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Samurai Sensei

2018·Movie
1h 34min

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Hanpeita Takeichi, a samurai, finds that he has travelled through time to modern-day Japan. He's taken in by an old man who runs a cram school, and begins to work as a teacher there.
Time Travel ComedyCulture ClashFish-Out-of-WaterFeel-GoodFamily-FriendlyHeartwarmingModern Japan SettingSamurai ProtagonistLighthearted Humor

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Samurai Sensei legally?

Samurai Sensei is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samurai Sensei worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Samurai Sensei?

1 h 34 min

Samurai Sensei runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Samurai Sensei in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Samurai Sensei?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samurai Sensei in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.