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Is Seven Samurai (1954) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Seven Samurai? 207 min. Seven Samurai (1954) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 4,432 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a action and drama film rated NR, 207 min. In the US it is on HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times.
Tagline: Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (4,432 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Rated | NR |
| Length | 207 min |
| Release | 1954-04-26 |
| Themes TMDB tags | martial arts, japan, samurai, sword, peasant, village |
| Original language | Japanese |
| People | Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | HBO Max |
| Free with ads | Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Tubi TV |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 4,432 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (HBO Max)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 207 min
If you like it, try
- 47 Ronin (2013), TMDB 6.2/10
- Yojimbo (1961), TMDB 8.1/10
- Kagemusha (1980), TMDB 7.8/10
- Last Knights (2015), TMDB 6.4/10
Questions
Is Seven Samurai worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 4,432 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Seven Samurai?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on HBO Max with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Seven Samurai?
207 min.
What is Seven Samurai rated?
It carries a NR rating in the US.
Who is in Seven Samurai?
Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Minoru Chiaki.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.