Ran
8.2 2h 40min
Ran
Set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, this epic drama follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos. The…
Kagemusha
7.9 2h 42min
Kagemusha
Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.
Red Beard
8.3 3h 5min
Red Beard
Set in 19th-century Japan, this film follows the journey of a young and arrogant doctor, Noboru Yasumoto, who is assigned to a rural clinic run by the enigmatic and compassionate…
High and Low
8.4 2h 23min
High and Low
This gripping 1963 film, directed by Akira Kurosawa, masterfully blends elements of crime and drama as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by a wealthy executive, played by Toshiro Mifune,…
Sanjuro
8.0 1h 36min
Sanjuro
In this 1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, a wandering and scruffy samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local clan’s power struggle. The samurai, known for…
Yojimbo
8.2 1h 50min
Yojimbo
In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…
The Bad Sleep Well
8.0 2h 31min
The Bad Sleep Well
In this gripping 1960 film, a young executive embarks on a quest for revenge against a corrupt corporate system that led to his father’s demise. The narrative unfolds with a…
Throne of Blood
8.0 1h 50min
Throne of Blood
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1956 film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” set in feudal Japan. The story follows a samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, who is driven…