Movie

The Hidden Fortress

“What you make of another's kindness is up to you.”

★ 8.0(714)19582h 19m

The Hidden Fortress is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Hidden Fortress

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Release date: 1958-12-28
Runtime: 2h 19m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $57,673
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

The Hidden Fortress — trailer

About The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress is a 1958 movie in the Drama, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 714 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hidden Fortress in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

General Rokurota Makabe

Minoru Chiaki

Tahei

Kamatari Fujiwara

Matashichi

Misa Uehara

Princess Yuki

Susumu Fujita

General Hyoe Tadokoro

Takashi Shimura

General Izumi Nagakura

Ikio Sawamura

Gambler (uncredited)

Kōji Mitsui

Guard (uncredited)

Takeo Oikawa

Guard (uncredited)

Yū Fujiki

Guard (uncredited)

Yutaka Sada

Guard (uncredited)

Haruo Suzuki

Horseman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

japanmale friendshipborder crossingjidaigekisengoku periodfeudal japan16th centurymountain fortress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hidden Fortress in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Hidden Fortress on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Hidden Fortress on Netflix?+

The Hidden Fortress is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Hidden Fortress?+

The Hidden Fortress has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in The Hidden Fortress?+

The Hidden Fortress stars Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Misa Uehara and Susumu Fujita.

When did The Hidden Fortress come out?+

The Hidden Fortress is a 1958 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is The Hidden Fortress?+

The Hidden Fortress is Drama, Action and Adventure film.

Who directed The Hidden Fortress?+

The Hidden Fortress was directed by Akira Kurosawa.