The Last Samurai
3.6
(3.9K)
Drama
Action
War
2003
154 min
R
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
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"One of the few Tom Cruise movies where I like Tom Cruise. "
TheGingerGirl455
"Surprisingly a first watch. Was wary of the white savior trope but I think this really held up and was more of a homage. End of the 19th century, Japan’s young emperor allowed western culture and trade and with that, the evil that is guns. The old guard, including the samurai, contest these changes and civil war ensues. Great action scenes and an epic final battle. Edward Zwick, who also directed one of my all time faves in Glory, in perhaps his last really good movie. "
Rob Paul
"Great movie"
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Elizabeth Sanders
"An incredibly well made film. Exceptional performances by Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe, as well as production values and score."
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Aditya
"Great movie about valor and honor"
Arleisha Strauder
"One of Cruise’s Best. Great story."
Damien Scott
"History, tradition, war, evolution, redemption and much more. This movie has so many layers but yet all beautifully woven together to make an epic story."
Ryan Fisher
"my fave <3 great plot, heart-wrenching "
Jenny Liang
"10.14.22"
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Bethany Slater
"could The Last Samurai be like "Dances with Wolves" set in old world Japan...? 🤔🤓"
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