The Sword of Doom (1966)
Kernel Score: 85% · 255 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Drama
Released: 1966-02-25
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch The Sword of Doom
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
The Sword of Doom parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this samurai drama follows a remorseless swordsman who kills without a moral code.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Centers on a swordsman who 'kills without remorse,' with swordplay and murder throughout.
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
Kihachi Okamoto
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue
- Yūzō Kayama as Hyoma Utsuki
- Michiyo Aratama as Ohama
- Yōko Naitō as Omatsu
- Toshirō Mifune as Toranosuke Shimada
- Tadao Nakamaru as Isamu Kondo
- Kei Satō as Kamo Serizawa
- Kō Nishimura as Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
- Ichirō Nakatani as Bunnojo Utsuki
- Kunie Tanaka as Senkichi
The Sword of Doom FAQ
Is The Sword of Doom good?
The Sword of Doom has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 255 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Sword of Doom?
In the US you can stream The Sword of Doom on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Sword of Doom OK for kids?
The Sword of Doom is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this samurai drama follows a remorseless swordsman who kills without a moral code.
What movies are like The Sword of Doom?
If you liked The Sword of Doom, try Seven Samurai, Kagemusha, Sanjuro and Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno.