Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Kernel Score: 90% · 260 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History, Action
Released: 1967-05-27
Runtime: 121 minutes
Where to watch Samurai Rebellion
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
Samurai Rebellion parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this classic samurai drama involves kidnapping, feudal violence, and a family forced to choose between duty and rescue.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Sword-based feudal violence including a kidnapping and armed confrontations, per its jidaigeki/chanbara genre and plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Isaburo Sasahara
- Yōko Tsukasa as Ichi Sasahara
- Gō Katō as Yogoro Sasahara
- Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Bunzo Sasahara
- Etsuko Ichihara as Kiku
- Isao Yamagata as Shobei Tsuchiya
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Tatewaki Asano
- Shigeru Kōyama as Geki Takahashi
- Michiko Otsuka as Suga Sasahara
- Tatsuo Matsumura as Lord Masakata Matsudaira
Samurai Rebellion FAQ
Is Samurai Rebellion good?
Samurai Rebellion has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 260 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Samurai Rebellion?
In the US you can stream Samurai Rebellion on The Criterion Channel.
Is Samurai Rebellion OK for kids?
Samurai Rebellion is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic samurai drama involves kidnapping, feudal violence, and a family forced to choose between duty and rescue.
What movies are like Samurai Rebellion?
If you liked Samurai Rebellion, try Harakiri, Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final and Sanjuro.