# Tokyo Story (1953) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/tokyo-story-1953/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 93% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 99/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Yasujirô Ozu |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 136 min |

## Quick answer

Tokyo Story (1953) earns a 93% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Ozu's minimalist domestic masterpiece routinely tops critics' polls as one of the greatest films ever made. Metascore 99/100. Directed by Yasujirô Ozu.

## Critics consensus

Ozu's minimalist domestic masterpiece routinely tops critics' polls as one of the greatest films ever made.

## Synopsis

An elderly couple visit their busy adult children in Tokyo and quietly discover how modernization has eroded family intimacy and respect.

## Cast

Chishû Ryû, Chieko Higashiyama, Sô Yamamura

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Tokyo Story worth watching?**
Tokyo Story holds a 93% Celluloid Score. Ozu's minimalist domestic masterpiece routinely tops critics' polls as one of the greatest films ever made.

**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.

**Who directed Tokyo Story?**
Tokyo Story (1953) was directed by Yasujirô Ozu.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Tokyo Story?**
93% — the average of five public sources: critics 100%, audience 93%, Metascore 99/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

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

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