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The Samurai

1962 – 1987Show10 seasons128 episodes

ComedyDrama
94
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
94
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

The Samurai is a Japanese historical fiction television series made by Senkosha Productions during the early 1960s. Its original Japanese title was Onmitsu Kenshi.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

October 7, 1962 · November 1, 1987 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 1962
Last aired
November 1, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 128 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Samurai worth watching?"

Questions about The Samurai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Samurai worth watching?

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94 (IMDb 8.8).

Is The Samurai okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Samurai?

51 h

About 51 hours: 128 episodes in 10 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1962 to 1987.

Will The Samurai make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Samurai?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Samurai in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.