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Rashomon

1950Movie1 h 28 minNR

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Produced by
Jingo Minoura

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Facts

August 26, 1950 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
August 26, 1950
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$250,000
Box office
$117,668
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

"Rashomon"-Style, Tone Shift, Doorstop Baby +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rashomon?"

Questions about Rashomon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rashomon?

In the United States, Rashomon streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Rashomon worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 98). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Can I half-watch Rashomon?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 10 for non-linear narrative.

Is Rashomon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Rashomon use?

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TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including "Rashomon"-Style, Tone Shift, and Doorstop Baby.