Movie

Murderer!

★ 8.0(3)19761h 22m

Murderer! is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Murderer!

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Hitoshi Ōzu
Release date: 1976-10-16
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nagata Production

About Murderer!

Murderer! is a 1976 movie in the Action genre, directed by Hitoshi Ōzu, starring Yūsaku Matsuda, Yoko Takahashi and Junko Igarashi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murderer! in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A cowardly samurai is sent as an official executioner targeting the clan's former sword instructor, a man whose sword and spear skills are second to none.

Cast

Yūsaku Matsuda

Futago Rokube

Yoko Takahashi

Oyo

Junko Igarashi

Kāne

Masakazu Kuwayama

Munekata Zenbei

Shin Kishida

Kagano Heibe

Tetsuro Tamba

Nīto Kouken

Tatsuo Nishiyama

Matsudaira Munenori

Themes & keywords

samuraiexecutioner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murderer! in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Murderer! on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Murderer! on Netflix?+

Murderer! is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is Murderer!?+

Murderer! has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Murderer!?+

Murderer! stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Yoko Takahashi, Junko Igarashi, Masakazu Kuwayama and Shin Kishida.

When did Murderer! come out?+

Murderer! is a 1976 movie directed by Hitoshi Ōzu.

What genre is Murderer!?+

Murderer! is Action film.

Who directed Murderer!?+

Murderer! was directed by Hitoshi Ōzu.