Where can I stream Seven Samurai?

You can stream Seven Samurai on: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Store, Fandango at Home, Tubi and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max

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Seven Samurai Movie (1954): Where to watch and stream online

Seven Samurai

Drama Action

1954, Movie, 3h 27min

One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI (SHICHININ NO SAMURAI) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa, featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.

"Seven Samurai" — drama and action movie produced in Japan and released in 1954. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 3h 27min. "Seven Samurai" is currently available to stream on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Tubi and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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...here Kurosawa invented the now-familiar device of a heroic leader assembling a team of specialists to meet a challenging task.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The glorious vigour and strength of this film is presented with such theatrical relish and flair: its energy flashes out of the screen like a sword.

Read full review at The Guardian

Harry Hemming

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The first 30 minutes are chaotic, but then it took me on a very special emotional journey.

2 years ago

Critic Lisa Brygger

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Skuespillet er fabelagtigt.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Michael Thomsen

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1950ernes bedste actionfilm.... både Star Wars film og utallige senere westerns har hugget fra denne.

4 years ago

Allan Gjerulff

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Flotte billeder, gode roller og troværdig handling.

2 years ago

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Seven Samurai is a classic adventure film set in 16th century Japan. A group of bandits raid a small village every year, stealing their crops and livestock. The villagers decide to hire samurai warriors to protect them from the bandits' next attack. They recruit seven samurai for their cause, including Kambei Shimada, an experienced and wise warrior, and Kikuchiyo, a wild and eccentric samurai-poser. Despite their differences, the samurai and villagers slowly begin to trust each other as they prepare for the bandits' arrival. The film follows their journey as they defend the village against the bandits' attacks, leading to a thrilling climax. With its memorable characters, gripping storyline, and iconic battle scenes, Seven Samurai is a timeless epic that continues to captivate audiences today.