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The Samurai and the Prisoner poster
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The Samurai and the Prisoner

  • Drama
  • Mystery
Confirmed2026-06-19

Based on Honobu Yonezawa's novel. Set in 16th century Japan, follows Lord Murashige Araki who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to uncover the truth.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2026-07-31

Wide release in United States

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  • Masahiro Motoki
    Masahiro Motoki
    Araki Murashige
  • Masaki Suda
    Masaki Suda
    Kuroda Kanbei
  • Yuriko Yoshitaka
    Yuriko Yoshitaka
  • Munetaka Aoki
    Munetaka Aoki
  • Ryota Miyadate
    Ryota Miyadate
  • Tasuku Emoto
    Tasuku Emoto
  • Joe Odagiri
    Joe Odagiri
  • Yusuke Santamaria
    Yusuke Santamaria
  • Mitsuo Yoshihara
    Mitsuo Yoshihara
  • Ryota Bando
    Ryota Bando
  • Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
    Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
  • Kiyohiko Shibukawa
    Kiyohiko Shibukawa
  • Ikkei Watanabe
    Ikkei Watanabe
  • Yoshimasa Kondo
    Yoshimasa Kondo
  • Toshihiro Yashiba
    Toshihiro Yashiba
Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Kiyoshi Kurosawa

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  • Rumor4 days ago
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    An Interview With Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Japan’s Master of Existential Cinema - AnOther Magazine

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    ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review: The Verb Is Mightier Than the Sword in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Dialogue-Laden Historical Mystery - The Hollywood Reporter

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    'The Samurai and the Prisoner' Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Shogun Drama - Variety

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    ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Samurai Murder-Mystery Needs a Sharper Blade - IndieWire

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    The Samurai and the Prisoner review: Riveting 16th century epic plays like Samurai Columbo - Roger Ebert

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