Sanshiro Sugata
1943
⭐6.5(144 votes)
1h 20m
Drama
Overview
A hotheaded youth in 1880s Meiji Japan apprentices to judo master Shōgorō Yano, trading brute jujutsu bravado for discipline and humility. As Sanshirō matures, he proves judo’s spirit against old-guard challengers—including a deadly duel—while falling for his vanquished opponent’s daughter. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo.
About Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata (1943) is a Drama film that follows a hotheaded youth in 1880s Meiji Japan apprentices to judo master Shōgorō Yano, trading brute jujutsu bravado for discipline and humility. As Sanshirō matures, he proves judo’s spirit against old-guard challengers—including a deadly duel—while falling for his vanquished opponent’s daughter. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo. Currently, you can watch Sanshiro Sugata on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 144 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
