The greatest samurai movie in history turns 70 and is perfect if you liked 'Shogun'

‘Shogun’, the acclaimed FX series, is one of the big surprises of 2024. A show that has surprised many people because its subject matter is as attractive as it is demanding in terms of storytelling. And, as usual, when a movie or series triumphs in such a way, not a few people are interested in other similar ones, especially if there is the possibility of discovering a classic they have not yet seen. All this leads to ‘Seven Samurai’, the best samurai movie of all time.

‘Seven Samurai’ is the great masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa. Released in 1954, it is currently included in numerous lists of the best films of all time in portals and media such as IMDb and Empire, among others. Did you know that you can stream it?

Although it is one of those movies that is better watched without knowing what you are going to find, you should know that the story is set in Japan, in the sixteenth century. The movie has a running time of 207 minutes and focuses on a village of farmers who, tired of being attacked by bandits, decide to enlist the services of a group of samurai who are willing to do anything to help others.

Where to watch ‘Seven Samurai’

You can watch ‘Seven Samurai’ on Max and Criterion Channel as the platforms that currently have it in their catalog. You can also rent or buy the movie on Amazon Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and YouTube for as little as $3.99.

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