Le Samouraï (1967)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,222 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1967-10-25
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Le Samouraï
- Stream: Prime Video, HBO Max
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.
Le Samouraï parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Le Samouraï is a PG-rated 1967 French noir thriller about a professional contract killer evading police.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The film centers on a hitman's world with implied violence typical of noir thrillers, though restrained on screen.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Alain Delon as Jef Costello
- François Périer as Superintendant
- Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange
- Cathy Rosier as Valérie
- Michel Boisrond as Wiener
- Catherine Jourdan as Locker Room Girl
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- Robert Favart as Bartender
- Jacques Leroy as Walkway Man
- Roger Fradet as Inspector #1
Le Samouraï FAQ
Is Le Samouraï good?
Le Samouraï has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,222 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Le Samouraï?
In the US you can stream Le Samouraï on Prime Video and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Le Samouraï OK for kids?
Le Samouraï is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Le Samouraï is a PG-rated 1967 French noir thriller about a professional contract killer evading police.
What movies are like Le Samouraï?
If you liked Le Samouraï, try The Butcher, Shoot the Piano Player, Rififi and Léon: The Professional.