# Where to watch Samurai of Hachiman (1981) in the UK

> Samurai of Hachiman (1981) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**Genres:** Action, History, Drama, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T22:37:50.237Z)  

## Synopsis

A mysterious swordsman called Hatokuro Yawata (Ken Matsudaira) who appeared from somewhere with white pigeons is actually Naotada Ii, the lord of Hikone Han. He was told that he had an older brother of twin by his mother on her deathbed. Hatokuro pretended to be a citizen in Edo and searched for his brother. However, in Edo, Murasaki Gumi, led by the mysterious Murasaki had power and used it as they like. One day, Hatokuro saved Okyu whose office-worker father was killed from Sanjuro Akaseki of Murasakigumi. It brought about a fierce fight between Murasaki and Hatokuro. What is the identity of Murasaki!?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Samurai%20of%20Hachiman)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Samurai of Hachiman for free in the UK?**

Samurai of Hachiman (1981) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is Samurai of Hachiman on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Samurai of Hachiman is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1171963/samurai-of-hachiman-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/6g210aM9oCnSfz8vPbFgw9XJZT3.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1171963/samurai-of-hachiman-1981.json

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