Where can I watch “Shogun Assassin” legally online?

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Where to Watch Shogun Assassin (1980) (Legally)

He whips out his sword and relieves his victims of their heads!!

Nov 11, 1980 JP 85 min R 18+

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Action Adventure

Where can I watch “Shogun Assassin” legally?

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US providers

Streaming

Criterion Channel

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Amazon Video

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Amazon Video

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Where to watch “Shogun Assassin” (1980) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1980), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Action, Adventure blend, with a runtime close to 85 minutes.

Top billed names include Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ōki.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

revenge, ninja, female ninja, shogun

Official trailer

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Plot

A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.