Film · 2003

The Last Samurai

Name: The Last Samurai
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2003-12-05
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise, William Atherton, Chad Lindberg, Billy Connolly

Directed by Edward Zwick · starring Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise and William Atherton

2 h 34 min
15
Action · Adventure · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 8 January 2004

8.3 Users25 votes

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Nathan Algren, a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai warriors in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly government policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly impressed and influenced by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his own sense of honor to guide him.

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Runtime: 154 min2 hours and 34 minutes
Budget: $140mWarner Bros. Pictures
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is The Last Samurai?: 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was The Last Samurai released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 8 January 2004.
Who directed The Last Samurai?: Edward Zwick.
Who is in The Last Samurai?: It stars Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise, William Atherton and Chad Lindberg.
Where can I watch The Last Samurai?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max and Netflix and on rent on Apple TV.