# Where to watch The Notorious Bored Samurai (1988) in the UK

> The Notorious Bored Samurai (1988) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, Action  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T21:23:46.584Z)  

## Synopsis

Mondosuke ventures alone into the land of Nagasaki. There, he encounters young lady named Kinue, the daughter of Nagasaki's former magistrate office constable, Shusuke Kaneko.  Monsuke has received information that Shusuke has been captured on charges of embezzlement, prompting him to head to the magistrate's office.  However, the arrival of the Chief Inspector, Shigehide Ogiwara , obstructs Monsuke's actions.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Notorious%20Bored%20Samurai)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Notorious Bored Samurai for free in the UK?**

The Notorious Bored Samurai (1988) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

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

The Notorious Bored 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?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1292711/the-notorious-bored-samurai-1988
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1292711/the-notorious-bored-samurai-1988.json

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