The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.
Why you'll love it
An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, John Tormey
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Why you'll love it
An African American mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
13 Assassins
Kôji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yûsuke Iseya
A group of assassins come together for a suicide mission to kill an evil lord.
Why you'll love it
A group of assassins come together for a suicide mission to kill an evil lord.
Blade of the Immortal
Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sôta Fukushi
Cursed with a life of immortality, a samurai is tasked by a young girl to help avenge the death of her father. Based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura.
Why you'll love it
A samurai cursed with immortality must defeat a large number of enemies to regain his soul.
Samurai Marathon
Takeru Satoh, Nana Komatsu, Mirai Moriyama
In 1855, a daimyo sends his men on a grueling marathon to discover if they're tough enough to face the newly arrived Americans. Misunderstanding his intent, the Shogun dispatches assassins.
Why you'll love it
The American imperialists are at the door and intruding on Japan. To assess and train his troops the lord of the land announces a marathon through the land crisscrossing shores, forests and the mountain.