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Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture

1994Movie1 h 20 minPG-13

Animation
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about fantasy and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

You've played the game, now watch the movie!

One hundred years after their deaths, six legendary holy warriors are reborn to seek justice against the former comrade who betrayed them into the hands of an evil god! The six warriors search the feudal province of Edo questing for the last Saint Soldier, Haohmaru, and their sworn nemesis Shirou Amakusa. Will the followers of the divine light triumph over the forces of darkness, or is history destined to repeat itself? Before their hundred-year journey has ended, six samurai will prove that the only thing stronger than their holy blades is the steel of their wills!

Feels like

  • Samurai
  • Fantasy
  • Martial Arts
  • Action
  • Historical Setting
  • Reincarnation
  • Revenge
  • Supernatural
  • 1990s Anime

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Hiroshi Ishiodori
Written by
Nobuaki Kishima
Music by
Kaoru Wada

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 1994 · 1 h 20 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 1994
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Fat Bastard, Big Bad, Red Eyes, Take Warning +9

  • Fat Bastard
  • Big Bad
  • Red Eyes, Take Warning
  • Reincarnation Rivalry
  • Dark Is Evil
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • The Man Behind the Man
  • The Anime of the Game
  • Driven to Villainy
  • Kill It with Fire
  • Ship Tease
  • Due to the Dead

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture?"

Questions about Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture?

History Vault

In the United States, Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture streams on History Vault.

Is Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture use?

Fat BastardBig BadRed Eyes, Take WarningReincarnation RivalryDark Is EvilRewarded as a Traitor DeservesThe Man Behind the ManThe Anime of the GameDriven to VillainyKill It with FireShip TeaseDue to the Deadand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Fat Bastard, Big Bad, and Red Eyes, Take Warning.