Samurai: watch order

The movies in the series, sorted by release date. Total runtime: 5 h 2 min. A historical adventure spanning three films, adapted from the novel Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. They follow the development of the famous author and warrior, Musashi Miyamoto.

1. 
   Movie 1

   Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)

   1 h 34 min · ★ 7.2

   Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

2. 
   Movie 2

   Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)

   1 h 43 min · ★ 7.2

   After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of…

3. 
   Movie 3

   Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

   1 h 45 min · ★ 7.2

   A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful…