Films worth a warrior's evening — classic samurai cinema, martial-arts history, and nutrition documentaries. Every title here is verified public domain or officially released free. Tap any film to play it right here.
Landmark films from Japan's golden age of jidaigeki — all verified public domain in both Japan and the United States.
A one-armed swordsman comedy-drama — one of Yamanaka's beloved classics.
Yamanaka's tale of a gambler-priest in old Edo, praised for its humanism.
Yamanaka's final masterpiece — a moving portrait of life in Edo's back alleys.
Silent-era and early landmarks of Japanese film.
A landmark of Japanese silent cinema — an avant-garde classic, public domain in both Japan and the U.S.
History on film — kendo, bushido, and Japan at war.
Frank Capra's wartime film — public domain U.S. government work. Note: wartime propaganda, not neutral history.
Complete historic footage of a 1924 kendo tournament, via Japan's National Film Archive.
Official AJKF footage from the first World Kendo Championships.
Full films officially released free by their makers or licensed distributors.
The plant-based nutrition documentary, free on the official channel.
Official free YouTube release from the filmmakers.
Official free release — 1h28m from PlantPure Communities.
Free via licensed distributor Gravitas Ventures' channel.
The follow-up, free via the same licensed distributor.
The filmmakers provide this film free of charge and encourage embedding.
