Where to Stream Sanjuro

The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuro matches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity yet adds layers of world-weary pragmatism that brings the two films to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion.

The Sanjuro franchise spans 2 films from 1961–1962, averaging a 8.0/10 rating. A full marathon takes 3 hours and 26 minutes. Stream the entire collection on Criterion Channel.