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Where to Watch The Hidden Fortress(1958)
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Looking for where to watch The Hidden Fortress? You can currently find The Hidden Fortress online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
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The Hidden Fortress (1958), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a drama film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.0/10 and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 712 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1958, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1950s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, and Kamatari Fujiwara. At 139 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Hidden Fortress online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Battle of Algiers and Tokyo Story, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Hidden Fortress isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Hidden Fortress is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — The Hidden Fortress isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — The Hidden Fortress is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Hidden Fortress runs 2h 19m (139 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 89/100.
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