Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- suspenseful
- heightened
- confrontational
- martial arts movie night
- fantasy action marathon
What critics said
Critics and viewers broadly regarded the film as a poorly executed, low-impact fantasy action sequel with weak storytelling and uneven performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot places ancient ronin warriors and secret samurai clans in a modern-day world.
Samurai clans continue to exist in complete secrecy, forming the central world-building premise.
The film extends the 47 Ronin legacy by 300 years while reimagining ronin mythology in the present.
Martial arts and samurai combat are the defining action elements indicated by the plot and keywords.
Films like Blade of the 47 Ronin, and why
47 Ronin
modernized samurai mythology, secret warrior clans, and stylized martial arts action
The Last Samurai
fantasy action built around Japanese swordplay, supernatural forces, and clan conflict
Ninja Assassin
contemporary urban setting combined with hidden supernatural combat traditions and genre action
Mortal Kombat
secretive warrior societies, heightened violence, and comic-book fantasy spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ron Yuan
- Release Date
- 2022-10-25
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (236)
Cast
- Anna Akana
- Mark Dacascos
- Teresa Ting
- Dustin Nguyen
- Dan Southworth
- Yoshi Sudarso
- Akira Koieyama
- Nino Furuhata
- Luna Fujimoto
- Chikako Fukuyama
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Blade of the 47 Ronin about?
- A hidden samurai society battles to preserve its ancient legacy in a modern world filled with supernatural danger and sword-driven conflict.
- What is Blade of the 47 Ronin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blade of the 47 Ronin as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Blade of the 47 Ronin violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Blade of the 47 Ronin as graphic.
- What did critics think of Blade of the 47 Ronin?
- Critics and viewers broadly regarded the film as a poorly executed, low-impact fantasy action sequel with weak storytelling and uneven performances.
- Which films are like Blade of the 47 Ronin?
- Films with a similar feel include 47 Ronin, The Last Samurai, Ninja Assassin, and Mortal Kombat.
- How long is Blade of the 47 Ronin?
- Blade of the 47 Ronin runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Blade of the 47 Ronin?
- In United States, Blade of the 47 Ronin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
