Sanjuro

1h 36m · 1962 · Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Sanjuro (1962) runs 1h 36m, directed by Akira Kurosawa. 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.

In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.

Genres: Drama, Action, Comedy

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.