Movie

Rashomon

“The husband, the wife… or the bandit?”

★ 8.0(2,519)19501h 28m

Rashomon is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Rashomon

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Good to know

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Release date: 1950-08-26
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $117,668
Budget: $250,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

Rashomon — trailer

About Rashomon

Rashomon is a 1950 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō and Takashi Shimura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2,519 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rashomon in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Tajômaru

Machiko Kyō

Masako

Takashi Shimura

Woodcutter

Masayuki Mori

Takehiro

Minoru Chiaki

Priest

Kichijirō Ueda

Commoner

Noriko Honma

Medium

Daisuke Katō

Policeman

Themes & keywords

dying and deathjapansamurairapecourt casecourttruthrainwoodcuttersubjectivitymediumsunlightblack and whitecriminalbased on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rashomon in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Rashomon on Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies.

Is Rashomon on Netflix?+

Yes — Rashomon is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Rashomon?+

Rashomon has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Rashomon?+

Rashomon stars Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori and Minoru Chiaki.

When did Rashomon come out?+

Rashomon is a 1950 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is Rashomon?+

Rashomon is Crime, Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed Rashomon?+

Rashomon was directed by Akira Kurosawa.