# Seven Samurai (1954) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/seven-samurai-1954/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 94% |
| Critic Score | 97% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 98/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.6/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 207 min |

## Quick answer

Seven Samurai (1954) earns a 94% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Kurosawa's epic template for action cinema remains unmatched in scope, character, and editing rhythm. Metascore 98/100. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

## Critics consensus

Kurosawa's epic template for action cinema remains unmatched in scope, character, and editing rhythm.

## Synopsis

Farmers hire seven ronin to defend their village from bandits in feudal Japan, forging tactics, sacrifice, and unlikely solidarity.

## Cast

Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Seven Samurai worth watching?**
Seven Samurai holds a 94% Celluloid Score. Kurosawa's epic template for action cinema remains unmatched in scope, character, and editing rhythm.

**What is Seven Samurai about?**
Farmers hire seven ronin to defend their village from bandits in feudal Japan, forging tactics, sacrifice, and unlikely solidarity.

**Who directed Seven Samurai?**
Seven Samurai (1954) was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Seven Samurai?**
94% — the average of five public sources: critics 97%, audience 97%, Metascore 98/100, Letterboxd 4.6/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch Seven Samurai?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Seven Samurai page for current options.

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