Where to watch Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) in the UK
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Legend of the Eight Samurai.
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Hiroko YakushimaruPrincess Shizu -
Hiroyuki SanadaInue Shinbei Masashi -
Sonny ChibaInuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo -
Minori TeradaInumura Daikaku Masanori -
Masaki KyomotoInuzuka Shino Moritaka -
Etsuko ShihomiInusaka Keno Tanetomo -
Takuya FukuharaInukawa Sosuke Yoshito
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Shunsuke KariyaInuta Kobungo Yasuyori
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Legend of the Eight Samurai — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Legend of the Eight Samurai in the UK?
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video 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.
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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 Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Yes. Legend of the Eight 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 Legend of the Eight Samurai on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Legend of the Eight Samurai is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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