Tokyo Story Review (1953) — 93% Celluloid Score
Directed by Yasujirô Ozu · 1953 ·
Tokyo Story (1953) earns a 93% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (93%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Shochiku Why this score?
- Strong critic approval (100% positive).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (99/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.5/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Not ideal for
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Is Tokyo Story worth watching?
Yes — Tokyo Story earns a 93% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
Ozu's minimalist domestic masterpiece routinely tops critics' polls as one of the greatest films ever made.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (93%).
What is Tokyo Story about?
An elderly couple visit their busy adult children in Tokyo and quietly discover how modernization has eroded family intimacy and respect.
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