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Tokyo International Film Festival — Tokyo Grand Prix Winners & Films

Tokyo · held each October

Japan’s premier competitive film festival and the country’s showcase — a launchpad for Japanese cinema onto the world stage, from Kurosawa to the modern blockbuster.

18 titles across 14 editions in our catalogue. Editions run newest first; within each edition, verified festival winners lead, followed by Celluloid Score. Browse Japan cinema on Japan. Related honours: Asian Film Awards.

Quick Answer: What are the best Tokyo films?

Tokyo International Film Festival is held in Tokyo, Japan each October. Its top prize is the Tokyo Grand Prix. Celluloid ranks 18 films across 14 editions by four-input Celluloid Score, with award winners first. The highest-rated Tokyo film on Celluloid is Seven Samurai (1954) at 93%. Latest edition in the catalogue: Tokyo 2023. 8 verified festival prize winners are called out on this page.

Tokyo Grand Prix and other prize winners: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2020) , Your Name (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2016) , Spirited Away (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2001) , Battle Royale (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2000) , Princess Mononoke (Japanese Cinema Splash, 1997) , Akira (Japanese Cinema Splash, 1988) , Seven Samurai (Japanese Classics, 1954) , Tokyo Story (Japanese Classics, 1953)

Highest-rated Tokyo movies on Celluloid

All-time quality view — four-input Celluloid Score, not jury order. For the circuit explainer see festival prizes decoded and Asia’s biggest film festivals.

  1. Seven Samurai 1954 · 93%
  2. Tokyo Story 1953 · 93%
  3. Spirited Away 2001 · 92%
  4. Ran 1985 · 91%
  5. Shoplifters 2018 · 89%
  6. Perfect Days 2023 · 88%

Tokyo 2023 films and winners · 2 films

Tokyo 2021 films and winners · 3 films

Tokyo 2020 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 2018 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 2016 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 2014 films and winners · 2 films

Tokyo 2012 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 2001 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 2000 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 1997 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 1988 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 1985 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 1954 films and winners · 1 film

Tokyo 1953 films and winners · 1 film

Frequently asked questions

What is the Tokyo International Film Festival?

Japan’s premier competitive film festival and the country’s showcase — a launchpad for Japanese cinema onto the world stage, from Kurosawa to the modern blockbuster. It is held in Tokyo each October.

What is the Tokyo Grand Prix?

The Tokyo Grand Prix is the top prize of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo. Celluloid lists Tokyo films with verified prizes on this hub, ranked by four-input Celluloid Score rather than jury politics.

Which films won awards at the Tokyo International Film Festival?

Award winners from Tokyo in the Celluloid catalogue include Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2020), Your Name (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2016), Spirited Away (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2001), Battle Royale (Japanese Cinema Splash, 2000), Princess Mononoke (Japanese Cinema Splash, 1997), Akira (Japanese Cinema Splash, 1988), Seven Samurai (Japanese Classics, 1954), Tokyo Story (Japanese Classics, 1953).

What is the highest-rated Tokyo film on Celluloid?

Seven Samurai (1954) leads our Tokyo selection with a 93% Celluloid Score, averaged from four possible rating inputs.

How does Celluloid rank Tokyo movies?

Tokyo International Film Festival pages group films by edition year (newest first). Inside each edition, verified festival winners lead, then four-input Celluloid Score (editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb — audience separate). This is catalogue order, not an official festival ranking.