Movie

Throne of Blood

★ 7.9(994)19571h 48m

Throne of Blood is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Akira Kurosawa
Release date: 1957-01-15
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $13,422
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

Throne of Blood — trailer

About Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood is a 1957 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada and Takashi Shimura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 994 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Throne of Blood in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Taketoki Washizu

Isuzu Yamada

Lady Asaji Washizu

Takashi Shimura

Noriyasu Odagura

Akira Kubo

Yoshiteru Miki

Hiroshi Tachikawa

Kunimaru Tsuzuki

Minoru Chiaki

Yoshiaki Miki

Takamaru Sasaki

Kuniharu Tsuzuki

Gen Shimizu

Washizu samurai

Kokuten Kōdō

Military Commander

Kichijirō Ueda

Washizu's workman

Eiko Miyoshi

Old Woman at castle

Chieko Naniwa

Old Ghost Woman

Themes & keywords

japansamuraibased on novel or bookprophecycastlesiegeambitionbetrayalblack and whiteghostjidaigekisengoku periodfeudal lordfeudal japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Throne of Blood in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Throne of Blood on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Throne of Blood on Netflix?+

Throne of Blood is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel.

How long is Throne of Blood?+

Throne of Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Throne of Blood?+

Throne of Blood stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, Akira Kubo and Hiroshi Tachikawa.

When did Throne of Blood come out?+

Throne of Blood is a 1957 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is Throne of Blood?+

Throne of Blood is Drama and History film.

Who directed Throne of Blood?+

Throne of Blood was directed by Akira Kurosawa.