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Rashomon

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Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
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One of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's most acclaimed films, Rashomon features an innovative narrative structure, brilliant acting, and a thoughtful exploration of reality versus perception.

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Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting Jun 12, 2026
5/5
...the version of [each] story that's being told is still being filtered through the woodcutter and the priest... It's their version of what they saw or heard. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jan 9, 2023
5/5
It’s easy to forget, nonetheless, that the movie offers more rewards than a dazzling superstructure. It’s beautifully shot, vividly performed and is ultimately an arresting pop treatise on the impossibility of objective truth. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jun 17, 2010
5/5
Unmissable. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jul 5, 2026
4/4
In many ways as groundbreaking and daring as Citizen Kane in its thematic content and technical achievements. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times Sep 21, 2024
5/5
“Rashomon” isn’t a whodunit thriller. Instead, it’s an observation of the unreliability of human short-term memory, particularly of the multiple witnesses at a crime scene, who are also possible victims or perpetrators. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Jul 20, 2024
6/10
Thoroughly unique, crafting a recognizable template for future films that opt to distort their narratives through the eyes of multiple storytellers and unreliable presentations of facts. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter Santana Oct 25, 2022 The perspective of four sides of the story so original for 1950! See more Benjamin Oct 25, 2022 Literally no exaggeration, one of the best movies ever. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 5, 2026 Rashomon = a *5* star Movie as it gives four different versions of what really happens but someone sets them straight at the end of the movie! See more bruce F @bruce999 Aug 15, 2026 a great japanese movie. different people observe the same event in different ways... so, who is right ? See more Joe E @jescanuelas May 19, 2026 I have never seen a movie like it and I doubt I will again. See more Malka M @tealbri40 May 19, 2026 This movie was extremely interesting because it made me question what was actually true the entire time. I enjoyed how confusing and chaotic the story felt because it showed how differently people see reality. The film was simple but mentally very powerful to me. See more Read all reviews
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Akira Kurosawa

Director

Toshiro Mifune

Tajomaru

Machiko Kyō

Masako Kanazawa

Takashi Shimura

Woodcutter

Masayuki Mori

Takehiro

Minoru Chiaki

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Synopsis Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Producer
Minoru Jingo
Screenwriter
Ryûnosuke Akutagawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co
Daiei Motion Picture Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 26, 1950, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)
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