11 Rebels (2025) is a gripping Japanese samurai action film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, set against the backdrop of the Boshin War in 1868. The story follows a group of eleven death-row convicts who are promised freedom in exchange for defending a strategic mountain pass fortress against overwhelming Imperial forces.
As the battle intensifies, the rebels discover that the officials who recruited them have reneged on their promise, leaving them to fend for themselves. Betrayed and outnumbered, they must choose between survival and honor, forging their own fate amidst the chaos of war.
The film features intense swordplay, political intrigue, and a raw portrayal of the samurai era, challenging traditional notions of honor and loyalty. With standout performances by Takayuki Yamada and Taiga Nakano, 11 Rebelsoffers a brutal and uncompromising look at a tumultuous period in Japanese history.
