Kagemusha (1980) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Craving a viewing of 'Kagemusha' on any device you have handy? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Akira Kurosawa-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Kagemusha' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Kagemusha' right now, here are some specifics about the TOHO, 20th Century Fox, Kurosawa Production drama flick.

Kagemusha starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu has a PG rating, a runtime of about 3 hr, and a scheduled release date of October 10th, 1980.

It received a user score of 78/100 on TMDb, which collated reviews from 699 knowledgeable users.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord."

'Kagemusha' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and YouTube .