Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto poster

Movie

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

19541h 34m7.2 / 10

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

Streaming, rental and purchase options

Where to watch in United States

Checked Sep 5, 2026

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime), Kanopy, and The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.

Availability and prices can change. Confirm the details on the streaming service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Synopsis

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

More about Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Cast

Toshirō MifuneMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Rentaro MikuniMatahachi
Mariko OkadaAkemi
Kurôemon OnoeTakuan
Kaoru YachigusaOtsu
Mitsuko MitoOko
Eiko MiyoshiOsugi
Akihiko HirataSeijuro Yoshioka

Credits

Directed by
Hiroshi Inagaki
Written by
Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao, Eiji Yoshikawa

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
Japanese
Original title
宮本武蔵
Collection
Samurai Collection

Production

  • TOHOJapan

Themes

edo periodjidaigekimiyamoto musashisamurai