Harakiri
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
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Top cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
Hanshiro Tsugumo
Akira Ishihama
Motome Chijiiwa
Shima Iwashita
Miho Tsugumo
Tetsuro Tamba
Hikokuro Omodaka
Masao Mishima
Tango Inaba
Ichirō Nakatani
Hayato Yazaki
Kei Satō
Masakazu
Yoshio Inaba
Jinai Chijiiwa
Hisashi Igawa
Retainer
Toru Takeuchi
Retainer
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Harakiri online?
As of August 6, 2026, Harakiri is available to stream on Criterion Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Harakiri on Netflix?
No — Harakiri is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Criterion Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy Harakiri online?
Yes. In United States, Harakiri can be rented on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
In which countries can I stream Harakiri?
As of August 6, 2026, Harakiri is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
