Le Samouraï

1h 45m · 1967 · Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

Le Samouraï (1967) runs 1h 45m, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video, HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)