A mysterious man, Suba, gets himself a job at a fencing academy, and as he learns the way of the students, the school, and its maestro, they learn that there's more to him than meets the eye. He gains (or regains?) his fencing skills and his philosophy of teaching clashes with the maestro's. As they are thrown into conflict, Suba and the maestro's past appear to be linked. And the resolution of their mysterious relationship may be a duel to the death.... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UK only | 1 Month Free Trial | 20 Aug 2025 | 2704 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 79% |  Report: Broken Link |   |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 29 Jul 2015 | 5333 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 99% | Report: Broken Link | |
| IRELAND only | 1 Month Free Trial | 05 May 2026 | 4342 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 71% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 27 Jan 2021 | 604 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 80% | Report: Broken Link | |
![Its HD [By the Sword]](/images/logos/icons/itshd.png){kind=icon} | WORLDWIDE | ? | 02 Feb 2023 | 3280 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 88% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 30 Jan 2014 | 627 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 46% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | Free Credit | 13 Dec 2017 | 120 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 33% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 13 Jun 2023 | 100 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 33% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 02 Feb 2018 | 10 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 23% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 28 Jul 2018 | 272 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 8% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 14 Nov 2024 | 35 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 13% | Report: Broken Link | |
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 19 Jan 2022 | 616 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 75% |  Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | N/A | 19 Jan 2022 | 10 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 13% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 19 Jan 2022 | 31 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 8% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 19 Jan 2022 | 3542 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 83% | Report: Broken Link | |
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 07 Feb 2024 | 218 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 89% | Report: Broken Link | |
| UK only | N/A | 07 Feb 2024 | 58 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 44% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 19 Jan 2022 | 292 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 14% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 07 Feb 2024 | 8985 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 82% | Report: Broken Link | |
A mysterious man, Suba, gets himself a job at a fencing academy, and as he learns the way of the students, the school, and its maestro, they learn that there's more to him than meets the eye. He gains (or regains?) his fencing skills and his philosophy of teaching clashes with the maestro's. As they are thrown into conflict, Suba and the maestro's past appear to be linked. And the resolution of their mysterious relationship may be a duel to the death.
Leave your thoughts about By the Sword.
| User ReviewPatsy OThis is the best movie I have ever seen. Where do you find a man with Eric Roberts' exact wardrobe? |
| User ReviewGregory PBest. Modern Fencing. Movie. Ever. Yes, very cheesy. Still, a very good attempt at a dramatic movie with modern fencing as a backdrop. |
| User ReviewStephanie Ba caretaker in a school for fencers. Sounds shockingly bad but surprissingly brilliant. Eric Roberts at his absolute best but the star of the film is the caretaker, F Murray Abraham |
| User ReviewJoeI love this movie. Too many people harp on the plot for being average or predictable, but this misses the point and the acting by the two leads is excellent. This movie can be appreciated much by athletes and those who enjoy a fun rewatchable movie, and not a practice in tedium. |
| User ReviewJoe SExcellent movie for many reasons...see my comment below for a slightly more indepth analysis. |
| User ReviewAlan LAs good today as it was 20 years ago when I first saw it ... apparently, the critics saw a different movie. One of my all-time favorites! |
| User ReviewPrivate UA small film that is often over looked, set in the world of fencing, F Murray Abraham and Eric Roberts are destined to clash. I think Eric does some of his best acting here, the fencing sequences are nice and the story has a genuine human feel to it. Good old fashioned story telling and no CGI in site gives this film the salutation it deserves. |
| User ReviewDon DBy the sword is one of those movies you find yourself watching when you have a raw case of insomnia. Nevertheless, it was entertaining and Eric Roberts gives a suitable performance as the fencing instructor that values winning above all and should have been cast as the villain instructor in the original Karate Kid. F. Murray does a good job directing the actors and tells a far to familiar story of never judging a book by its cover in a fun and entertaining way. |
| User ReviewNathaniel LA good story played well by great actors makes this unknown film one that deserves more recognition. |
| User ReviewDean MNot a bad movie but certainly nothing to really get excited about. I actually found it rather funny as in the main character was always looking so tired. An interesting story as well (murder, lust, ambition, assholes, comedy etc.), probably best if you have nothing really good to watch on a tuesday or something. 6/10 :fresh: |
