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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

2021Movie2 h 18 minR

74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.7/5

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about history and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

This is how it ends, this is where it began.

Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.

Feels like

  • Samurai Action
  • Historical Drama
  • Revenge
  • Tragic Romance
  • Martial Arts
  • Emotional Depth
  • Visually Stunning
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Character-Driven

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Keishi Otomo
Written by
Keishi Otomo
Produced by
Satoshi Fukushima, Hiroyoshi Koiwai
Music by
Naoki Sato

Everyone

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Facts

June 4, 2021 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
June 4, 2021
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Stoic, Defeat by Modesty, Cutlass Between the Teeth +9

  • The Stoic
  • Defeat by Modesty
  • Cutlass Between the Teeth
  • Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene
  • Knight Templar
  • Tag Line
  • A Father to His Men
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Single Tear
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Grand Finale
  • Foil

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?"

Questions about Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Netflix

In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning use?

The StoicDefeat by ModestyCutlass Between the TeethAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneKnight TemplarTag LineA Father to His MenHistorical Villain UpgradeSingle TearShipper on DeckGrand FinaleFoiland 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including The Stoic, Defeat by Modesty, and Cutlass Between the Teeth.