Shochiku Tokyo Story
Directed by Yasujirô Ozu · 1953
Quick Verdict
Tokyo Story (1953) has a 93% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
93%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick Averaged from 5 sources
100% Critic Score
93% Audience
99 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.5
8.2 IMDb /10
Is Tokyo Story worth watching?
Yes — Tokyo Story earns a 93% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
Ozu's minimalist domestic masterpiece routinely tops critics' polls as one of the greatest films ever made.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (93%).
What is Tokyo Story about?
An elderly couple visit their busy adult children in Tokyo and quietly discover how modernization has eroded family intimacy and respect.
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