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Where to Watch Yojimbo(1961)
“Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once”
Looking for where to watch Yojimbo? You can currently find Yojimbo online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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Yojimbo (1961), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a drama film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1961, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Yōko Tsukasa. At 110 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Yojimbo online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with 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 Seven Samurai and Ran, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Yojimbo isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yojimbo is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — Yojimbo isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — Yojimbo is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yojimbo runs 1h 50m (110 minutes total).
- Critic ratings for Yojimbo aren't available yet.
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