# Where to watch The Retired Samurai (1987) in the UK

> The Retired Samurai (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T12:30:03.601Z)  

## Synopsis

Japan's greatest jidaigeki star, Mifune Toshiro is Shogun's Advisor Okubo Hikozaemon who must be coaxed out of retirement to save Shogun Iemitsu from danger. The elderly Hikozaemon has been belittled of late and has seemingly lost the will to live, much less the desire to assert himself and make Iemitsu listen to reason. The plot thickens when a lovely young woman enters the picture. Can she change Hikozaemon's mind, and thus alter the path of Japanese history? No longer a young man, can Hikozaemon gain the shogun's ear, and succeed in warning him of the evil plot to overthrow him?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Retired Samurai in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Retired Samurai in the UK?**

The Retired Samurai (1987) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Retired Samurai on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Retired Samurai is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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