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Sword of Desperation

2010Movie1 h 54 min

Thriller
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–65%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Summary

A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Hideyuki Hirayama
Written by
Itaru Era, Shuhei Fujisawa, Hidehiro Ito
Produced by
Shinya Egawa
Music by
Edison

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 2010 · 1 h 54 min · Violence

Released
July 10, 2010
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Anti-Villain, Batman Gambit, Bolivian Army Ending +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sword of Desperation?"

Questions about Sword of Desperation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sword of Desperation?

CineverseMidnight PulpTubi TV

In the United States, Sword of Desperation streams on Midnight Pulp and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Sword of Desperation worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Sword of Desperation good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sword of Desperation in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.