How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?

The Tale of Zatoichi is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Tale of Zatoichi rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Tale of Zatoichi.

Where can I stream The Tale of Zatoichi?

In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) runs 1 h 36 min and averages 7.3 from 166 TMDB members. The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.

Runtime: 1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: April 18, 1962
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 166 votes
Director: Kenji Misumi
Starring: Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura
Language: Japanese
Original title: 座頭市物語

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?: The Tale of Zatoichi is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Tale of Zatoichi rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Tale of Zatoichi.
Is The Tale of Zatoichi a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Tale of Zatoichi?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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