Akira Kurosawa

Dreams Dreams 7.7 1h 59min
Dreams
IMDb: 7.7
1h 59min

This visually stunning film, directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, is a collection of eight vignettes inspired by the director’s own dreams. Each segment explores themes of nature, spirituality, and…

Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Ran Ran 8.2 2h 40min
Ran
IMDb: 8.2
2h 40min

Set in medieval Japan, this epic film follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos. The narrative is a…

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Kagemusha Kagemusha 7.9 2h 42min
Kagemusha
IMDb: 7.9
2h 42min

Set in the tumultuous Sengoku period of Japan, this film follows a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate a powerful warlord to maintain the clan’s stability after the leader’s…

Red Beard Red Beard 8.3 3h 5min
Red Beard
IMDb: 8.3
3h 5min

Set in 19th-century Japan, this film follows the journey of a young and ambitious doctor, Noboru Yasumoto, who is assigned to a rural clinic run by the enigmatic and compassionate…

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Genre: Drama
High and Low High and Low 8.4 2h 23min
High and Low
IMDb: 8.4
2h 23min

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1963 film is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the moral complexities of wealth and justice. The story follows a wealthy executive, played by…

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Sanjuro Sanjuro 8.0 1h 36min
Sanjuro
IMDb: 8
1h 36min

In this 1961 classic, a wandering and astute ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local power struggle involving a group of naive young samurai….

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Yojimbo Yojimbo 8.2 1h 50min
Yojimbo
IMDb: 8.2
1h 50min

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

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The Bad Sleep Well The Bad Sleep Well 8.0 2h 31min
The Bad Sleep Well
IMDb: 8
2h 31min

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1960 film is a gripping tale of corporate corruption and revenge. The story follows a man who infiltrates a powerful company to uncover the truth…

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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Hidden Fortress The Hidden Fortress 8.1 2h 6min
The Hidden Fortress
IMDb: 8.1
2h 6min

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1958 film is a captivating adventure that follows two peasants who become entangled in a quest to escort a princess and her general across enemy…

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Throne of Blood Throne of Blood 8.0 1h 50min
Throne of Blood
IMDb: 8
1h 50min

Set in feudal Japan, this film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by the renowned Akira Kurosawa. The story follows a samurai warrior, played by Toshiro Mifune, who…

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Genre: Drama, History
Seven Samurai Seven Samurai 8.6 3h 27min
Seven Samurai
IMDb: 8.6
3h 27min

Set in 16th-century Japan, this classic film follows a group of villagers who hire seven samurai to protect them from marauding bandits. The story intricately weaves themes of honor, sacrifice,…

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Ikiru Ikiru 8.3 2h 23min
Ikiru
IMDb: 8.3
2h 23min

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1952 film follows the poignant journey of Kanji Watanabe, a middle-aged bureaucrat who, upon learning of his terminal illness, embarks on a quest to find…

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Rashomon Rashomon 8.2 1h 28min
Rashomon
IMDb: 8.2
1h 28min

Set in feudal Japan, this cinematic masterpiece explores the subjective nature of truth through the recounting of a crime from multiple perspectives. The narrative unfolds as a woodcutter, a priest,…

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Stray Dog Stray Dog 7.8 2h 2min
Stray Dog
IMDb: 7.8
2h 2min

Set in post-war Tokyo, this gripping film follows a young detective, played by Toshiro Mifune, as he embarks on a desperate search for his stolen gun, which has been used…

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Drunken Angel Drunken Angel 7.6 1h 42min
Drunken Angel
IMDb: 7.6
1h 42min

Set in post-war Japan, this film follows the tumultuous relationship between a disillusioned alcoholic doctor and a young gangster suffering from tuberculosis. The narrative explores themes of redemption and the…

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Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance