Seven Samurai
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
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Frequently asked questions about Seven Samurai
Where can I watch Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is Seven Samurai about?
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
Who stars in Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, and Minoru Chiaki.
When did Seven Samurai come out?
Seven Samurai was released in 1954.
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