# Where to watch Samurai (1945) in the UK

> Samurai (1945) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1945  
**Runtime:** 78 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** War, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T14:50:44.471Z)  

## Synopsis

A young Japanese-American orphan in California is taken in by a priest who is actually a Japanese secret agent and a samurai warrior. Due to the samurai's training, the boy murders his English teacher, kills the American parents who have adopted him, smuggles Japanese secret plans into the country, and eventually becomes the governor of California with plans to infiltrate Japanese spies into the state so they can take over.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Samurai&i=instant-video)
- [Cultpix](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/391829-samurai/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Samurai&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/391829-samurai/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Samurai&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Samurai&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Samurai&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Samurai in the UK?**

Samurai (1945) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Samurai?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Samurai?**

Yes. Samurai can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

Samurai is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/391829/samurai-1945
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/fxGSQpqi0SX1PKYQtJ8vj2LGL0z.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/391829/samurai-1945.json

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