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Seven Samurai (1954)
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📖 Story
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
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74
Worth tryingFast-paced
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a quieter experience that reveals its strength through details and character shifts more than blunt twists.
Closer to the charactersRewards patienceTakes its time
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Seven Samurai is a 1954 film in the Action / Drama category from Japan. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Toshirō Mifune and Takashi Shimura. Runtime: about 207 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.5/10.
Genre: Action / Drama, Released in 1954, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 207 minutes, Starring Toshirō Mifune and Takashi Shimura.
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🚀Blockbuster52.5x
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Revenue massively outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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💹 Return multiple: 52.5x📈 ROI: +5,150%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$2M
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$105M
Total reported box office return.
🚀Net gain
+$103M
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
52.5x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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ROI +5,150%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, net gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Runtime
207 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Toshirō Mifune
Kikuchiyo
Takashi Shimura
Kambei Shimada
Yoshio Inaba
Gorobei Katayama
Seiji Miyaguchi
Kyuzo
Minoru Chiaki
Heihachi Hayashida
Daisuke Katō
Shichiroji
Isao Kimura
Katsushiro Okamoto
Keiko Tsushima
Shino
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Yukiko Shimazaki
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Kamatari Fujiwara
Manzô - Father of Shino
Yoshio Kosugi
Mosuke
Bokuzen Hidari
Yohei
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Rikichi
Kokuten Kōdō
Gisaku, the Old Man
Director: Akira Kurosawa
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1What is movie Seven Samurai (1954)?
It is a movie released in 1954 within the Action, Drama category.
2What is the story of Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai (1954) is a movie in the Action, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Seven Samurai online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Disney Plus.
4What is the rating of Seven Samurai?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 based on 4,234 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Seven Samurai?
Its runtime is about 207 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Seven Samurai best suited for?
A high-stakes action experience with rising pressure, strong momentum, and set pieces built to keep viewers locked in.
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