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The Last Samurai

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

2003 R 2h 34m

ActionDramaWar

7.6/10 TMDB Score7,791 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Last Samurai
Release dateDec 5, 2003
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)R
Keywordsloss of loved one, self-discovery, japan, sword, war crimes, war veteran, general, sense of guilt, swordplay, homeland, samurai, arms deal
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★ 7.6/10

7,791 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is The Last Samurai about?

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.

When was The Last Samurai released?

The Last Samurai was released on Dec 5, 2003 (status: Released).

Who directed The Last Samurai?

Edward Zwick directed The Last Samurai.

What is the TMDB rating of The Last Samurai?

The Last Samurai has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 7,791 votes.