Throne of Blood
Director: Akira Kurosawa
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.
Where to Watch
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HBO MaxTrailer
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
In brief
Throne of Blood (1957) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 987 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 48min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Throne of Blood online?
Throne of Blood is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood runs 108 minutes (1h 48min).
What rating does Throne of Blood have?
Throne of Blood has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 987 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Throne of Blood from?
Throne of Blood was released in 1957.
