
Mifune: The Last Samurai
A documentary about Toshirō Mifune
Directed by Steven Okazaki
Produced by Farallon Films, CAL
A reverent biographical portrait of a cinema legend that celebrates his artistic legacy while reflecting on the passage of time and the evolution of Japanese film.
An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
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Questions people ask
Is Mifune: The Last Samurai scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Mifune: The Last Samurai violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Mifune: The Last Samurai easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Mifune: The Last Samurai end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Mifune: The Last Samurai sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Mifune: The Last Samurai
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mifune: The Last Samurai
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mifune: The Last Samurai, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mifune: The Last Samurai, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mifune: The Last Samurai, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































