The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2002, The Twilight Samurai sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Yoji Yamada. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Ren Osugi and Miki Ito. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
70Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
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Cast & crew
- Yoji YamadaDirector
- Hiroyuki Sanadaas Seibei Iguchi
- Ren Osugias Toyotaro Koda
- Miki Itoas Kayano Iguchi
- Min Tanakaas Zenemon Yogo
- Mitsuru Fukikoshias Michinojo Iinuma
- Tetsuro Tambaas Tozaemon Iguchi
- Rie Miyazawaas Tomoe Iinuma
- Nenji Kobayashias Choubei Kusaka
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Questions about The Twilight Samurai
- What genre is The Twilight Samurai?
- The Twilight Samurai is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Twilight Samurai?
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Ren Osugi, Miki Ito, Min Tanaka, Mitsuru Fukikoshi appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Twilight Samurai?
- Yoji Yamada directed The Twilight Samurai.
- How long is The Twilight Samurai?
- The Twilight Samurai runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is The Twilight Samurai worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Twilight Samurai?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
