Where to Watch Yojimbo (1961) in the UK

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, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai

Details

Release date

Sep 13, 1961

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Box office

$46,808

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Yojimbo (1961) in the UK — common questions

Where to watch Yojimbo in the United Kingdom?

Yojimbo is available with a subscription or to rent in the United Kingdom. Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream Yojimbo or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?

Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch Yojimbo for free in the United Kingdom?

We have not confirmed a free option for Yojimbo in the United Kingdom.