How long is Kagemusha?

Kagemusha is 3 h long (180 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Kagemusha rated?

Kagemusha is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Kagemusha?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Kagemusha (1980) tonight

Kagemusha (1980) runs 3 h, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.8 from 777 TMDB members. A feudal epic presenting the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. The impostor becomes comfortable living his life among nobility, but his responsibilities to his station grow more demanding the longer he occupies it.

Runtime: 3 h — ends 11:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: April 26, 1980
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 777 votes
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu
Language: Japanese
Original title: 影武者

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 3 h, plan the evening: start by 8:00 pm to finish before 11 pm.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store.

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How long is Kagemusha?: Kagemusha is 3 h long (180 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Kagemusha rated?: Kagemusha is rated PG in the US.
Is Kagemusha a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 3 h, plan the evening: start by 8:00 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Kagemusha?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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