Rashomon (1950)
Multiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
How intense is Rashomon?
Rashomon is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Rashomon feels like
- Tone
- cerebralsuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Rashomon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rashomon for you?
Is Rashomon scary?
Only a little. Rashomon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Rashomon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Rashomon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Rashomon?
Rashomon runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Rashomon?
Rashomon is streaming on Max, Criterion, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Rashomon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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