Where to watch The Last Samurai (2003) tonight
The Last Samurai (2003) runs 2 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 7,884 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 34 min — ends 10:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Action, War
- Released
- December 5, 2003
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 7,884 votes
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Starring
- Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall, Tony Goldwyn
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: MGM Plus (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Last Samurai?
- The Last Samurai is 2 h 34 min long (154 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Last Samurai rated?
- The Last Samurai is rated R in the US.
- Is The Last Samurai a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 34 min, plan the evening: start by 8:26 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Last Samurai?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: MGM Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
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