Zatoichi
1989 · Movie · 116 min · ★ 6.4
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.
Also known as Zatôichi: The Blind Swordsman · Shintaro Katsu's Zatoichi · Zatoichi '89 · Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi — also streaming on MUBI.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-02-04
- Language
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (49 votes)
Themes
- samurai
- swordsman
- zatoichi
- blind
- jidaigeki
Cast & crew
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Kanako Higuchi
as Boss Han Bosatsu
Takanori Jinnai
as Inspector Hanshu
- RG
Ryûtarô Gan
as Boss Goemon
Yuya Uchida
as Boss Akabei
- TK
Toyomi Kusano
as Ume
Tsurutaro Kataoka
as Tsuru
Miho Nakayama
Ken Ogata
as Ronin
Norihei Miki
as Zatôichi's Friend
Directed by Shintarō Katsu