Question 1

Is Sansho the Bailiff streaming?

Accepted Answer

Sansho the Bailiff is streaming now. Included with a subscription on Criterion Channel.

Question 2

When did Sansho the Bailiff come out in theaters?

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Sansho the Bailiff opened in US theaters on September 14, 1955.

Question 3

Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff?

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Sansho the Bailiff is included with a subscription on Criterion Channel. Rental and purchase options are also listed on this page. Availability data is for the US and comes from TMDB watch providers.

Question 4

How long do movies take to go from theaters to streaming?

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Across 30 films released since 2025 in our catalog, the median theater to digital window is 32 days. Our full methodology and the underlying dataset are published at https://feelsalike.com/streaming-windows.

When is Sansho the Bailiff streaming?

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