Rashomon (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1950, Rashomon is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 88 minutes. “The husband, the wife… or the bandit?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rashomon stars Toshirō Mifune as Tajômaru, Machiko Kyō as Masako, Takashi Shimura as Woodcutter and Masayuki Mori as Takehiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Rashomon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $96.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rashomon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rashomon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rashomon (1950)?
- In US, Rashomon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rashomon worth watching?
- Rashomon holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rashomon?
- Rashomon stars Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori and Minoru Chiaki.
- When was Rashomon released?
- Rashomon was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.