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The Last Samurai

2003·154 min

Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.

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Top Cast

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Nathan Algren

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Moritsugu Katsumoto

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Simon Graham

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Col. Benjamin Bagley

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Ujio

Koyuki

Koyuki

Taka

Shin Koyamada

Shin Koyamada

Nobutada

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Zebulon Gant

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

General Hasegawa

Shichinosuke Nakamura

Shichinosuke Nakamura

Emperor Meiji

Masato Harada

Masato Harada

Omura

William Atherton

William Atherton

Winchester Rep

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai (2003) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
Is The Last Samurai available to rent or buy?
You can rent The Last Samurai from Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. It's available to buy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
When was The Last Samurai released?
The Last Samurai was released in 2003. It has a runtime of 154 minutes.
What kind of film is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai is a drama, action, war film. Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that ru…
Who stars in The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai stars Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall and Tony Goldwyn.