The Hidden Fortress
隠し砦の三悪人
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Hidden Fortress | 1958 Trailer - Toshiro Mifune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki
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Frequently asked questions about The Hidden Fortress
Where can I watch The Hidden Fortress in the United States?
The Hidden Fortress is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Hidden Fortress on HBO Max?
Yes. The Hidden Fortress is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch The Hidden Fortress for free?
The Hidden Fortress streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress scores 8.0 on The Movie Database, 8.0 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 83 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress stars Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Misa Uehara, and Susumu Fujita. Akira Kurosawa is the director.
How long is The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress runs 2h 19m (139 minutes).
When did The Hidden Fortress come out?
The Hidden Fortress was released on December 28, 1958.
Which studio made The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress was produced by TOHO in Japan.
How much did The Hidden Fortress make at the box office?
The Hidden Fortress grossed $57,673 worldwide.
What language is The Hidden Fortress in?
The Hidden Fortress is in Japanese, and its original title is 隠し砦の三悪人.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.