Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai


An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai streaming on Roku, The Criterion Channel, MAX (Via Hulu), MAX, and MAX (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV.
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | Roku, The Criterion Channel, MAX, MAX (Via Hulu), MAX (Via Prime Video) | ✅ |
United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:50 AM, 06/14/2025 PST
More Information on Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai featuring Forest Whitaker and John Tormey is streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 3 others. It's a crime and drama movie.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Ghost Dog
Forest Whitaker
Louie
John Tormey
Raymond
Isaach De Bankolé
Sonny Valerio
Cliff Gorman
Ray Vargo
Henry Silva
Louise Vargo
Tricia Vessey
Vinny
Victor Argo
Pearline
Camille Winbush
Old Consigliere
Gene Ruffini
Handsome Frank
Richard Portnow
Big Angie
Frank Minucci
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Dennis Liu
Valerio's Bodyguard
Frank Adonis
Young Ghost Dog
Damon Whitaker
Boy in Window
Kenny Guay
Johnny Morini
Vince Viverito
Gangsta in Red
Gano Grills
Gangsta in Red
Touché Cornel
Gangsta in Red
Jamie Hector
Mugger
Chuck Jeffreys
Producer
Richard Guay
Composer
RZA


Ratings & Reviews
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"Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" is praised for its philosophical depth, beautiful cinematography, and exceptional soundtrack by RZA. Reviewers highlight it as one of Jim Jarmusch's best works and commend Forest Whitaker's standout performance. The film is described as a timeless, bad-ass piece that still holds up.
One of my favorite Jim Jarmusch films and one of my favorite Forest Whittaker performances. Just a completely bad-ass film that still hold up.
Great movie if you’re a fan of eastern philosophies…. Part of the enjoyment of the movie is watching Ghost Dog trying to exist in a modern world that really has no connection to the code by which he lives. While the film throws in some comedic effects, I can’t help but think if they made this into a more serious action movie they might have had a hit franchise on their hands. Either way, it’s worth a watch.
An exceptional work from Jim Jarmusch. A perfect rainy-day movie. Philosophical, beautiful and packed with exceptional tunes courtesy of RZA.


