
Rashomon
dir. Akira Kurosawa
90
8 sourcesSynopsis
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Critics consensus
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.
What resonated with audiences
'Rashomon' delves into the nature of truth and reality through multiple conflicting perspectives of a crime. Characters like the bandit, wife, samurai, and woodcutter offer varied accounts, showcasing subjective truth and human perception's unreliability. The film challenges viewers to question truth and personal biases' impact on storytelling. Its innovative narrative and cinematography highlight human nature's complexity and the struggle to find objective truth, receiving both acclaim and critique for its profound themes and structure.

Directed byAkira Kurosawa
StarringToshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori, Minoru Chiaki, Kichijirō Ueda
Written byShinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa
CinematographyKazuo Miyagawa
EditingAkira Kurosawa
MusicFumio Hayasaka
Rashomon
1950 · NR · 1h 28m
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
