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1967·121 min·Dir. Masaki Kobayashi·★ 8.3
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The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
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How Good Is Samurai Rebellion?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.3Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB8.2
★ IMDb8.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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