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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

2011·Movie
2h 8min·NR
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, class and money, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Love Honour Revenge.

A tale of revenge, honor and disgrace, centering on a poverty-stricken samurai who discovers the fate of his ronin son-in-law, setting in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against the house of a feudal lord.
Samurai DramaFeudal JapanRevengeHonorClass ConflictMelancholicAtmosphericJapanese CinemaHistorical

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai legally?

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai is included with a subscription to MUBI and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai rated?

NRViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai?

2 h 8 min

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai?

Critics76
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai much the same way.

What language is Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai in?

JapaneseSpanish

It was made in Japanese, with some Spanish. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai?

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