Throne of Blood
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
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Top cast
Toshirō Mifune
Taketoki Washizu
Isuzu Yamada
Lady Asaji Washizu
Takashi Shimura
Noriyasu Odagura
Akira Kubo
Yoshiteru Miki
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Kunimaru Tsuzuki
Minoru Chiaki
Yoshiaki Miki
Takamaru Sasaki
Kuniharu Tsuzuki
Gen Shimizu
Washizu samurai
Kokuten Kōdō
Military Commander
Kichijirō Ueda
Washizu's workman
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Throne of Blood online?
As of August 6, 2026, Throne of Blood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Throne of Blood on Netflix?
No — Throne of Blood 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, and HBO Max instead.
Can I rent or buy Throne of Blood online?
Yes. In United States, Throne of Blood 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 Throne of Blood?
As of August 6, 2026, Throne of Blood is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Germany, 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.
