Tenchu!

Tenchu!

Directed by Hideo Gosha

Produced by Fuji Television Network, Katsu Production

1969140 min7.0 / 10

A grim historical drama about a desperate ronin's entanglement with ruthless political forces during Japan's turbulent Bakumatsu period, exploring themes of exploitation and moral compromise.

A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.

Questions people ask

  • Is Tenchu! sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Tenchu! violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Tenchu! scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Tenchu! end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Tenchu! easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Tenchu!

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tenchu!

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tenchu!, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tenchu!, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tenchu!, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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