Original monaural soundtrack and a 2.0 surround soundtrack. Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 (the classic "Academy" ratio). Why the "Criterion" Version Matters

The of the Sengoku period (when the film is set).

The iconic hand-drawn map used to plan the village defense. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can provide: A breakdown of the seven samurai and their roles.

A list of inspired by this story (like The Magnificent Seven or Star Wars ).