MyCinema has not rated Yojimbo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Yojimbo in the US?

Yojimbo streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Yojimbo runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Is Yojimbo suitable for kids?

Yojimbo is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19611h 50mDrama / Thriller

Yojimbo

Name: Yojimbo
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1961-04-25
Duration: 110 min

Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

TMDB audience score

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Yojimbo at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 50m

At 1h 50m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 1,768 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Yojimbo tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 50m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 1,768 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Yojimbo

Is Yojimbo scary?: MyCinema has not rated Yojimbo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Yojimbo in the US?: Yojimbo streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Yojimbo?: Yojimbo runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Is Yojimbo suitable for kids?: Yojimbo is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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