Throne of Blood (1957)
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Throne of Blood is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Throne of Blood rates well above most Japanese films. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 1,032 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 108 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of Japanese drama with a history streak, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 1,032 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| 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 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
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