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The Two Musashis

1981·Movie
1h 31min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Two Musashis fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Toru Emori leads the cast as Hirate Musashi while a Hiroshi Fujioka competes with him as Okamoto Musashi. They must not only contend with the Yoshioka and Yagyu fencing schools, but have to take on Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Kojiro, and deal with the women who pursue them for love. Unlike the Yoshikawa Eiji novel which is not historically accurate, this film offers a new view of Japan’s greatest hero! The film is based on the novel by Kosuke Gomi!
Japanese Historical DramaSamurai ActionSword FightingCharacter StudyRivalry NarrativeFeudal JapanMartial Arts EpicHeroic SagaPeriod Action

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Two Musashis legally?

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What is The Two Musashis rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Two Musashis?

1 h 31 min

The Two Musashis runs 1 h 31 min.

Is The Two Musashis based on a true story?

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

What language is The Two Musashis in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.