Toho Seven Samurai
Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 1954
Quick Verdict
Seven Samurai (1954) has a 94% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
94%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick Averaged from 5 sources
97% Critic Score
97% Audience
98 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.6
8.6 IMDb /10
Is Seven Samurai worth watching?
Yes — Seven Samurai earns a 94% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
Kurosawa's epic template for action cinema remains unmatched in scope, character, and editing rhythm.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Seven Samurai about?
Farmers hire seven ronin to defend their village from bandits in feudal Japan, forging tactics, sacrifice, and unlikely solidarity.
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