Harakiri
切腹
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Harakiri
Where can I watch Harakiri in the United States?
Harakiri is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Harakiri for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Harakiri needs a subscription to Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
What are the ratings for Harakiri?
Harakiri scores 8.5 on The Movie Database, 8.6 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 87 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Harakiri?
Harakiri stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, and Masao Mishima. Masaki Kobayashi is the director.
How long is Harakiri?
Harakiri runs 2h 15m (135 minutes).
When did Harakiri come out?
Harakiri was released on September 15, 1962.
Which studio made Harakiri?
Harakiri was produced by Shochiku in Japan.
What language is Harakiri in?
Harakiri is in Japanese, and its original title is 切腹.
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.