Yojimbo (1961) is a Drama, Thriller film that follows a nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men. Currently, you can watch Yojimbo on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 1,656 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.