Le Samouraï (1967)
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Le Samouraï is streaming in France on MUBI, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS.
What the audience says
Le Samouraï sits near the top of French films on audience ratings. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 1,325 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 105 minutes. In France you can stream it on MUBI, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of French crime with thriller threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 1,325 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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