Where to watch Yojimbo (1961)
Yes — Yojimbo is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Every legal way to watch Yojimbo
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A one-off charge for a viewing window, usually 48 hours.
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Yojimbo — common questions
- Can I watch Yojimbo for free?
- Yes. Yojimbo is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Yojimbo on Netflix?
- No. Yojimbo is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Yojimbo without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Yojimbo?
- Yojimbo runs 110 minutes, rated NR.
