Where to watch Yojimbo

What it's about

Sanjuro, a wandering samurai enters a rural town in nineteenth century Japan. After learning from the innkeeper that the town is divided between two gangsters, he plays one side off against the other. His efforts are complicated by the arrival of the wily Unosuke, the son of one of the gangsters, who owns a revolver. Unosuke has Sanjuro beaten after he reunites an abducted woman with her husband and son, then massacres his father's opponents. During the slaughter, the samurai escapes with the help of the innkeeper; but while recuperating at a nearby temple, he learns of innkeeper's abduction by Unosuke, and returns to the town to confront him.

Cast and crew

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Writer

Akira Kurosawa, Ryûzô Kikushima

Starring

Toshirô Mifune, Eijiro Tono, Tatsuya Nakadai

Details

Released

1961-09-13

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Box office

$46,808

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total

Where to watch Yojimbo — common questions

Where to watch Yojimbo?

You can watch the movie Yojimbo on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I watch Yojimbo?

You can watch the movie Yojimbo on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I stream the movie Yojimbo (1961)?

Yojimbo is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch Yojimbo for free?

Yojimbo is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.

Is Yojimbo on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch Yojimbo on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is Yojimbo on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch Yojimbo on HBO Max in the United States.