The Last Samurai
Directed by Edward Zwick · 2003 ·
The Last Samurai (2003) earns a 67% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (66%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Last Samurai by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (66/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
Yes — The Last Samurai earns a 67% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Cruise’s Civil War captain finds honor among samurai — a sweeping epics-of-empire vehicle with Ken Watanabe.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (66%).
What is The Last Samurai about?
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
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