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Harakiri: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Harakiri from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray release of Masaki Kobayashi’s samurai drama. The listing describes a ronin challenging a clan’s honor code, and customer feedback favors its unfolding story and performances while noting that the film has relatively little action.

At a glance

  • A samurai drama about an unemployed ronin who confronts the code and conduct of a powerful clan.
  • Directed by Masaki Kobayashi and starring Tatsuya Nakadai.
  • The listing identifies the disc as a single-disc Blu-ray with English subtitles.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The story and acting receive positive feedback, with customers also describing the film as emotionally compelling.
  • A single Blu-ray disc and listed English subtitles make the release details straightforward for buyers seeking this specific film.

Cons

  • Customer feedback suggests this is not an action-heavy choice, which may disappoint viewers expecting frequent sword fights.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and film
FormatBlu-ray
Number of discs1
Runtime2 hours and 13 minutes
LanguageEnglish
StudioThe Criterion Collection
Release dateOctober 4, 2011
Credits
DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
ActorsAkira Ishihama, Rentaro Mikuni, Tatsuya Nakadai
ContributorsAkira Ishihama, Masaki Kobayashi, Rentaro Mikuni, Tatsuya Nakadai
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
Item details
Model number21169882

What to know before buying

  • The synopsis frames the film around a ronin’s challenge to a clan’s honor, while customer feedback describes a slowly unfolding story. Expect a drama-led pace rather than constant action.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers interested in Japanese samurai drama, moral conflict, and Masaki Kobayashi’s direction.
  • Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection title on Blu-ray.

Less suited to

  • Viewers primarily seeking frequent action or sword fights.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 629 ratings
  • 5 stars90%90%
  • 4 stars8%8%
  • 3 stars0%0%
  • 2 stars0%0%
  • 1 star2%2%

Customer feedback is strongly favorable about the story, acting, pacing, and technical quality, with some describing the film as emotionally affecting. Reactions to the action are mixed, and some note there is relatively little. That distinction matters for a 2-hour, 13-minute drama centered on a ronin’s confrontation with a clan, rather than a film presented as constant action. Aggregate ratings are also mostly at the high end, though ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the unfolding story and performances.
  • Feedback describes the film as emotionally engaging and technically impressive.

Mixed feedback

  • Action receives mixed reactions, with some customers noting that the film has relatively little.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this release?

The listing identifies it as a one-disc Blu-ray.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Are English subtitles listed?

Yes. English is listed for subtitles, and the language field also says English.

Is this an action-heavy samurai film?

Customer feedback is mixed on the action and mentions that there is not much of it. The film is described as a slowly unfolding drama.

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