Where to watch The Tale of Zatoichi(1962)
In the United States, The Tale of Zatoichi is available to stream on Criterion Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream The Tale of Zatoichi
Availability in United States
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Criterion Channel
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Tale of Zatoichi plot summary
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.
Details
- Original title
- 座頭市物語
- Release date
- April 18, 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Drama
- Directed by
- Kenji Misumi
- Country
- Japan
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 164 votes
The Tale of Zatoichi trailer
Cast
Shintarō KatsuZatôichi
Masayo BanriOtane
Ryūzō ShimadaShigezô- Hajime MitamuraHanji
Shigeru AmachiMiki Hirate
Michirō MinamiTatekichi
Eijirō YanagiSukegorô- Toshio ChibaMasakichi
Manabu MoritaSeisuke- Yoshito YamajiYahei
FAQ
Where can I watch The Tale of Zatoichi?
In the United States, The Tale of Zatoichi is available to stream on Criterion Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy The Tale of Zatoichi?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
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