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The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai

In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.

Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Last Samurai
  • Genres: Drama, Action, War
  • Release Date: 2003-12-05
  • Runtime: 154 minutes
  • Rating: 7.592/10 (7085 votes)
  • Budget: $140,000,000
  • Revenue: $456,800,000
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Radar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Shochiku Studio
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.4175
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

as Nathan Algren

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

as Moritsugu Katsumoto

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Simon Graham

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

as Col. Benjamin Bagley

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

as Ujio

Koyuki

Koyuki

as Taka

Shin Koyamada

Shin Koyamada

as Nobutada

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

as Zebulon Gant

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

as General Hasegawa

Shichinosuke Nakamura

Shichinosuke Nakamura

as Emperor Meiji

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Tom Cruise Warrior’s Journey - Behind the Scenes

Original Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The Last Samurai is a Drama, Action, War movie directed by . It was released on 2003-12-05.

Who are the main actors in The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall, Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, .

Where can I watch The Last Samurai online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Last Samurai is available.

Is The Last Samurai based on a true story?â–Ľ

In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior.

What is the IMDb rating of The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The Last Samurai has an IMDb rating of 7.592/10 based on 7085 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $140,000,000 and earned $456,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, Radar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Shochiku Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Last Samurai filmed?â–Ľ

The Last Samurai was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Last Samurai is 154 minutes.

Is The Last Samurai suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Last Samurai?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Last Samurai.

Does The Last Samurai have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

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