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Where to watch Rashomon (1950) tonight

Rashomon (1950) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.0 from 2,660 TMDB members. Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

Runtime
1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released
August 26, 1950
TMDB rating
8.0 / 10 from 2,660 votes
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Starring
Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori
Language
Japanese
Original title
羅生門
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Rashomon?
Rashomon is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Rashomon rated?
Rashomon is rated NR in the US.
Is Rashomon a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Rashomon?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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