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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

81/100
314 Ratings
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1999

Drama

1h 56m

18+ (R)

An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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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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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.

Drama

Crime

1999

18+ (R)

1h56m

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DE

JP

US

Director

Jim Jarmusch

Sonny Valerio

Cliff Gorman

Ray Vargo

Henry Silva

Louise Vargo

Tricia Vessey

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

Producer

Richard Guay

Composer

RZA

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314 Ratings
#2085of all Movies

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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.

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Seumas

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.

1y ago
Braden

An exceptional work from Jim Jarmusch. A perfect rainy-day movie. Philosophical, beautiful and packed with exceptional tunes courtesy of RZA.

2y ago
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