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Oba: The Last Samurai

2011·Movie
2h 8min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In 1944, the American military lands on the shores of Saipan. Refusing to commit suicide with his superiors or be forced into camps for prisoners of war, Captain Oba Sakae leads a group of his men and other similarly minded local residents into the mountains. Even after hearing reports of the Japanese military's surrender, Oba dismisses the reports as propaganda and continues to launch guerilla attacks against the American soldiers, earning him the nickname "The Fox". Soon, even the American commander who's charged with the task of capturing Oba comes to admire his persistent enemy.
World War IISaipanGuerrilla WarfareJapanese soldierAmerican MilitaryHistorical DramaBiographicalSurvival

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Oba: The Last Samurai worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oba: The Last Samurai rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Oba: The Last Samurai?

2 h 8 min

Oba: The Last Samurai runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Oba: The Last Samurai based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Oba: The Last Samurai in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan, Northern Mariana Islands.

In how many countries can I watch Oba: The Last Samurai?

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