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Seven Samurai Review (1954) — 94% Celluloid Score

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 1954 ·

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Answer Summary

Seven Samurai (1954) earns a 94% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

94%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

Five-source breakdown

97% Critic Score
97% Audience
98 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.6
8.6 IMDb /10
Runtime
3h 27m
Cast
Toshirô Mifune , Takashi Shimura , Keiko Tsushima

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (97% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (97%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (98/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.6/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is Seven Samurai worth watching?

Yes — Seven Samurai earns a 94% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Critics Consensus

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

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Seven Samurai about?

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

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