Movie

Sword of the Beast

★ 7.5(77)19651h 25m

Sword of the Beast is streaming on Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Sword of the Beast

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Good to know

Director: Hideo Gosha
Release date: 1965-09-18
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Haiyuza Theater Company

About Sword of the Beast

Sword of the Beast is a 1965 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Hideo Gosha, starring Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō and Shima Iwashita. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sword of the Beast in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal. There he joins up with a motley group who are illegally mining the shogun’s gold, and, with the aid of another swordsman, gets a chance not just at survival but to recover his name and honor.

Cast

Mikijiro Hira

Yuuki Gennosuke

Gō Katō

Jurata Yamane

Shima Iwashita

Taka

Kunie Tanaka

Tanji

Eijirō Tōno

Minister

Toshie Kimura

Misa

Kantarō Suga

Daizaburo

Yōko Mihara

Osen

Shigeru Amachi

Vice-Counselor

Torahiko Hamada

Hajime Araki

Tsuyoshi Date

Themes & keywords

goldgamblingroninshogunjidaigekiedo periodfeudal japan19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sword of the Beast in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Sword of the Beast on Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Sword of the Beast on Netflix?+

Sword of the Beast is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is Sword of the Beast?+

Sword of the Beast has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Sword of the Beast?+

Sword of the Beast stars Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō, Shima Iwashita, Kunie Tanaka and Eijirō Tōno.

When did Sword of the Beast come out?+

Sword of the Beast is a 1965 movie directed by Hideo Gosha.

What genre is Sword of the Beast?+

Sword of the Beast is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Sword of the Beast?+

Sword of the Beast was directed by Hideo Gosha.