Rashomon (1950)
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Rashomon is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Rashomon is one of the better-rated Japanese films out there. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 2,623 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of Japanese crime with a drama streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 2,620 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
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