Where to watch Shogun Assassin in Canada
Shogun Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin is a 1980 movie in the Action and Adventure genres, directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi, starring Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa and Kayo Matsuo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 192 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shogun Assassin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Shogun Assassin trailer
Overview
A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.
Top cast
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Ogami Itto
Akihiro Tomikawa
Daigoro Ogami
Kayo Matsuo
Supreme Ninja
Minoru Ōki
Master of Death
Shin Kishida
Master of Death
Shogen Nitta
Master of Death
Reiko Kasahara
Azami
Akiji Kobayashi
Lord Kurogawa
Taketoshi Naitō
Lord Bizen
Tokio Oki
The Shogun
Lamont Johnson
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Marshall Efron
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Sandra Bernhard
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Vic Davis
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Lennie Weinrib
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Lainie Cook
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Sam Weisman
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Mark Lindsay
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Robert Houston
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David Weisman
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shogun Assassin in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Shogun Assassin on Criterion Channel.
Is Shogun Assassin on Netflix?+
Shogun Assassin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Shogun Assassin?+
Shogun Assassin has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who stars in Shogun Assassin?+
Shogun Assassin stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ōki and Shin Kishida.
When did Shogun Assassin come out?+
Shogun Assassin is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi.
What genre is Shogun Assassin?+
Shogun Assassin is Action and Adventure film.
Who directed Shogun Assassin?+
Shogun Assassin was directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi.
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