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Yojimbo

Yojimbo (1961) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
81

Ready to watch 'Yojimbo' without the hassle? We’ve rounded up platforms and services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can pick what works best for you. As of now in the US, 'Yojimbo' is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Prime Video, Apple TV Store to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription.

Here are some helpful extras before you press play about the TOHO drama flick. Yojimbo starring Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yōko Tsukasa, Isuzu Yamada has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min. The release date of the movie is September 13th, 1961. The movie received a user score of 81/100 on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 1,604 real users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men."

'Yojimbo' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on September 13th, 1961 - Buy Yojimbo Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting January 1st, 1999 - Buy Yojimbo DVD

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The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuro matches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity yet adds layers of world-weary pragmatism that brings the two films to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion.