Documentary backdrop image for Rashomon (2020)

202011 minPGdoc-short

Rashomon

202011 minPGdoc-short

Four witnesses provide conflicting accounts of a Samurai's murder, highlighting the complexities of truth and perception in this groundbreaking film.

Genres

Channel: The Shogunate

Rashomon

2020• 11 minPG

Synopsis

Four witnesses provide conflicting accounts of a Samurai's murder, highlighting the complexities of truth and perception in this groundbreaking film.

Synopsis

"Rashomon" presents a groundbreaking narrative centered on the murder of a samurai, exploring the complexities of truth and perception. Four witnesses provide conflicting accounts of the event, each shaped by their own biases and experiences. This innovative storytelling technique marked a significant moment in cinematic history, influencing countless filmmakers and narratives that followed. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the film's profound themes are complemented by Fumio Hayasaka's evocative score, solidifying its status as a classic in world cinema.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Kagemusha (2020)

Kagemusha

Takeda Shingen's body double must navigate the complexities of identity and power after the samurai leader's unexpected death in this acclaimed film.

The 47 Ronin (2024)

The 47 Ronin

A group of 47 Ronin orchestrates a legendary attack against a rival government official, igniting the historic Ako Incident amid strict laws in Edo-period Japan.

13 Assassins (2025)

13 Assassins

Takashi Miike's modern samurai classic showcases a gripping tale of honor and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the Edo period's tumultuous landscape.

The Samurai Myth (2026)

The Samurai Myth

Samurai, often romanticized in popular culture, are revealed to be shrouded in myth, challenging long-held beliefs about these iconic warriors of Japan.

The Samurai Myth

Rise of the Ronin (2024)

Rise of the Ronin

Set during the turbulent Bakumatsu period, a captivating samurai game features a unique tale and engaging gameplay elements that highlight its strengths and weaknesses.

Rise of the Ronin

Kubi (2024)

Kubi

Takeshi Kitano's latest film explores the political machinations surrounding Hashiba Hideyoshi leading up to the Honnoji Incident and the battle of Yamazaki.

What were Ronin? (2023)

What were Ronin?

Ronin, the masterless samurai of old Japan, are often romanticized, yet their true identity reveals a complex and fascinating historical reality.

What were Ronin?

Brutality of the Samurai (2023)

Brutality of the Samurai

Samurai culture, often romanticized for its honor, reveals a darker reality marked by brutality, cruelty, and oppression throughout its history.

Brutality of the Samurai

The Way of Mizoguchi | Filmmakers Documentary | Full Movie (2024)

The Way of Mizoguchi | Filmmakers Documentary | Full Movie

By 1925, Kenji Mizoguchi had directed more than 30 films, covering genres from contemporary dramas to historical epics and adaptations of Western literature.

The Way of Mizoguchi | Filmmakers Documentary | Full Movie

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun! (2025)

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun!

In 1703 Japan, Samurai prince Asano Naganori's attack on a senior official leads to the legendary tale of the 47 Ronin and their quest for vengeance.

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun!

Explore Rashomon

Where else to watch

Samurai: The Last Warrior (2004)

Samurai: The Last Warrior

2004•1h7m•★8.3TMDB

Samurai warriors, known for their unique fighting skills and cultural significance, are examined through expert insights on their historical context and honor in Japanese society.

Samurai: The Last Warrior

A. K. (1985)

A. K.

1985•1h15m•★6.3TMDB

Akira Kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, Ran, is explored through the challenges and artistry of its production in this documentary by Chris Marker.

Citizen Kitano (2020)

Citizen Kitano

2020•1h13m•★7.3TMDB

A street kid from Tokyo, Takeshi Kitano became a major figure in Japanese culture as a filmmaker, actor, and political satirist.

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director (2024)

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

2024•1h15m•★7.5TMDB

Ishiro Honda, a pivotal figure in Japanese cinema known for directing Godzilla, reflects on his wartime experiences and relationships with Akira Kurosawa and film experts.

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

Browse more like this

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun! (2025)

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun!

In 1703 Japan, Samurai prince Asano Naganori's attack on a senior official leads to the legendary tale of the 47 Ronin and their quest for vengeance.

Japan Ancient Elite: Ruthless Warrior for the Shogun!

No digital watch option in your country

Kurosawa (2013)

Kurosawa

2013•1h55m•★7.0TMDB

Akira Kurosawa's collaborations with actor Toshiro Mifune reveal significant cinematic innovations and thematic depth in his body of work.

Akira Kurosawa: My Life in Cinema (1993)

Akira Kurosawa: My Life in Cinema

1993•1h58m•★7.7TMDB

Akira Kurosawa engages in an in-depth conversation with fellow director Nagisa Oshima, reflecting on his influential career and the cultural impact of his films.

Akira Kurosawa: My Life in Cinema

Samurai Headhunters (2013)

Samurai Headhunters

2013•47m•★6.7TMDB

A peasant named Masa is forced into servitude, revealing the brutal realities faced by commoners in feudal Japan's Samurai-dominated society.

Samurai Headhunters

Dersu Uzala. Russian Dreams of Kurosawa (2020)

Dersu Uzala. Russian Dreams of Kurosawa

2020•2h•★10.0TMDB

In 1971, Akira Kurosawa attempted suicide before finding new purpose in creating the first Soviet-Japanese collaborative film.

Dersu Uzala. Russian Dreams of Kurosawa

Kurosawa's Way (2011)

Kurosawa's Way

2011•52m•★5.8TMDB

Eleven prominent filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, discuss Akira Kurosawa's influence on their cinematic styles and storytelling.

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →