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Throne of Blood

1957Movie1 h 48 minNR

DramaHistory
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Rotten Tomatoes96%93%
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Rotten Tomatoes96%93%

Summary

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Written by
Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryuzo Kikushima
Produced by
Akira Kurosawa, Sōjirō Motoki
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

January 15, 1957 · 1 h 48 min · NR

Released
January 15, 1957
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$13,422
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Silk Hiding Steel, Annoying Arrows, Villain Protagonist +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Throne of Blood?"

Questions about Throne of Blood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Throne of Blood?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Throne of Blood streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Throne of Blood worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Will I feel good after watching Throne of Blood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Throne of Blood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Throne of Blood in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Throne of Blood use?

Silk Hiding SteelAnnoying ArrowsVillain ProtagonistSanity SlippageYou Have Failed MeSamurai PonytailProtagonist Journey to VillainBearer of Bad NewsFrame-UpSoft-Spoken SadistStop TrickIronic Echoand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Silk Hiding Steel, Annoying Arrows, and Villain Protagonist.