The Hidden Fortress

Japanese peasants Matashichi and Tahei try and fail to make a profit from a tribal war. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.The Hidden Fortress featuring Toshirō Mifune and Minoru Chiaki is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, available for rent or purchase on iTunes, and 1 other. It's an action & adventure and comedy movie with a very high Rotten Tomatoes (critics) score of 100% and a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (30,765 votes).