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Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Review (2021) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Keishi Otomo · 2021 ·

Short answer

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final worth watching?

Yes. Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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89% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
71 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 18m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · M18 (Singapore) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Takeru Satoh , Emi Takei , Mackenyu , Munetaka Aoki , Yu Aoi , Yusuke Iseya
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as るろうに剣心 最終章 The Final Samurái X: El fin Kenshin, el guerrero samurái: El final Kenshin : L’Achèvement Samurai X: O Final 바람의 검심 최종장: 더 파이널 浪客剑心最终章：人诛篇 神劍闖江湖︰The Final

Where to watch

  • Netflix

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Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, history, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final worth watching?

    Yes — Rurouni Kenshin: The Final earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, history, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Mackenyu’s Enishi elevates a brutal, emotionally charged finale — Otomo’s action craft remains best-in-class Japanese blockbuster filmmaking.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final about?

    In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their fiercest reckoning yet: Enishi Yukishiro, Kenshin’s former brother-in-law, leads a revenge army sworn to destroy everything the wanderer loves. Old wounds reopen as Tokyo becomes a battlefield, forcing Kenshin to confront the bloodiest chapter of his past while protecting Kaoru and the life he rebuilt.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Review: The Past Comes Collecting

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final pits Takeru Satoh's Kenshin against Mackenyu's vengeful Enishi, a ferocious, emotionally charged late chapter of the Japanese action saga.

    Yes. It is a gripping, superbly choreographed revenge story and a strong late chapter for fans, though newcomers should start with the earlier films.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final: frequently asked questions

    Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final worth watching?

    Yes. Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?

    In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

    What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final rated?

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, M18 in Singapore, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?

    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final is directed by Keishi Otomo and stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Mackenyu, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi.

    What is the Metascore for Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Rurouni Kenshin: The Final is 71 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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