Rashomon

1950 · 1h 28m · Released

NR Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ratings

Based on audience scores

8.0 The Movie Database

8.1 IMDb

93% Rotten Tomatoes

84 Metacritic

Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

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Top Cast & Crew

Akira Kurosawa Director

Toshirō Mifune Tajômaru

Machiko Kyō Masako

Takashi Shimura Woodcutter

Masayuki Mori Takehiro

Minoru Chiaki Priest

Kichijirō Ueda Commoner

Noriko Honma Medium

Daisuke Katō Policeman

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Frequently asked questions about Rashomon

Where can I watch Rashomon?

Rashomon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy, Fawesome, and YouTube Free in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Rashomon about?

Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

What are the ratings for Rashomon?

Rashomon scores 8.0 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 84 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Rashomon?

Rashomon stars Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori, and Minoru Chiaki.

When did Rashomon come out?

Rashomon was released in 1950.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.