Where to watch Sansho the Bailiff (1954) in the UK
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 14 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Without mercy, man is like a beast.
In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.
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Intendendente Sansho (Sansho the bailiff / Sansho Dayu) 1954 trailer
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Sansho the Bailiff on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Disney+
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Sansho the Bailiff.
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Kinuyo TanakaTamaki -
Yoshiaki HanayagiZushiô
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Kyōko KagawaAnju -
Eitarō ShindōSanshô dayû -
Ichirō SugaiMinister of Justice -
Bontarō MiakeKichiji -
Yōko KozonoKohagi
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Chieko NaniwaUbatake
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Sansho the Bailiff — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff for free in the UK?
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Sansho the Bailiff?
Yes. Sansho the Bailiff can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Sansho the Bailiff on Netflix in the UK?
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is Sansho the Bailiff on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is Sansho the Bailiff on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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