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

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Seven Samurai

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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

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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.

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Seven Samurai is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Seven Samurai include Nunca es demasiado tarde, Blood Alley, The High and the Mighty, The Bridges at Toko-Ri, Peking Express, Girl Gang.