Rashomon Review (1950) — 92% Celluloid Score
Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 1950 ·
Is Rashomon worth watching?
Yes. Rashomon (1950) earns a 92% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 羅生門 Rashōmon Rashomon - Das Lustwäldchen 라쇼몽 罗生门 Raşomon ราโชมอน La Sinh Môn
🏆 1 award win — Won Honorary Award (Best Foreign Film), Academy Awards 1952
Daiei Film Where to watch
- HBO Max
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Where to watch Rashomon by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (98/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Rashomon worth watching?
Yes — Rashomon earns a 92% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
The film that introduced Japanese cinema to the world and gave us the term Rashomon effect.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Rashomon about?
Witnesses offer contradictory accounts of a samurai's murder in a forest, exposing the instability of truth and human self-deception.
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Critic Reviews
Rashomon (1950) Review: The Truth in Pieces
★★★★½
Rashomon is Akira Kurosawa's compact drama of a forest crime told by witnesses who cannot agree, the 88-minute film that made the world look at Japanese cinema.
Yes. It is essential for anyone curious about film history and still gripping as a puzzle about truth, though its theatrical acting takes a few minutes to adjust to.
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Rashomon: frequently asked questions
Is Rashomon worth watching?
Yes. Rashomon (1950) has a Celluloid Score of 92%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Rashomon?
In the United States, Rashomon streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Rashomon?
Rashomon runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
What is Rashomon rated?
Rashomon is rated NR in the United States, 12A in the UK and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Rashomon?
Rashomon is directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirô Mifune, Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori.
What is the Metascore for Rashomon?
Metacritic's Metascore for Rashomon is 98 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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