The Hidden Fortress (1958)
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The Hidden Fortress is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The Hidden Fortress sits near the top of Japanese films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 750 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 139 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 19m on it?
2h 19m of Japanese drama with an action streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 750 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 19m |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
Trailer
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