The Hidden Fortress
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
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Top cast
Toshirō Mifune
General Rokurota Makabe
Minoru Chiaki
Tahei
Kamatari Fujiwara
Matashichi
Misa Uehara
Princess Yuki
Susumu Fujita
General Hyoe Tadokoro
Takashi Shimura
General Izumi Nagakura
Ikio Sawamura
Gambler (uncredited)
Kōji Mitsui
Guard (uncredited)
Takeo Oikawa
Guard (uncredited)
Yū Fujiki
Guard (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Hidden Fortress online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Hidden Fortress is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Hidden Fortress on Netflix?
No — The Hidden Fortress is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy The Hidden Fortress online?
Yes. In United States, The Hidden Fortress can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Hidden Fortress?
As of August 6, 2026, The Hidden Fortress is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
