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- Drive My Car (2021) Winner of the Best International Feature Film and loosely inspired by Haruki Murakami’s collection Men Without Women and his other short stories, Drive My Car is a stunning film that explores themes of loss, infidelity, forgiveness, and the power of human connection.
- Seven Samurai (1954) Seven Samurai is an epic film that centers on a village that hires seven unemployed samurai to defend them and their home against bandits.
- Spirited Away (2001) It would be a crime not to make multiple mentions of Hayao Miyazaki in a list of best Japanese movies because the legendary director has graced us with so many masterpieces.
- Departures (2008) In Departures, we follow a cellist named Daigo Kobayashi whose orchestra has recently disbanded and he has returned to his hometown with his wife to start fresh.
Jun 15, 2024 · Discover the best Japanese movies of all time. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, experience the rich storytelling and cinematic artistry of Japan.
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On this list of the greatest Japanese movies of all time, you’ll find them all, alongside, of course, Kurosawa’s epics, Miyazaki’s soulful animations and Ozu’s powerful domestic dramas –...
- “Seven Samurai” (1954) IMDb rating: 8.6/10. Genre: Action, drama. Summary: The premise of this movie may seem simple (the titular group of seven samurai defending a village against bandits), but its scope and themes are anything but.
- “Harakiri” (1962) IMDb rating: 8.6/10. Genre: Action, drama, mystery. Summary: “Harakiri” shines a light on how a symbol of honor and bravery can be twisted by corrupt authority figures.
- “Spirited Away” (2001) IMDb rating: 8.6/10. Genre: Anime, fantasy. Summary: This critically-acclaimed film is an adventurous, animated film filled with bravery, mythology and lore that will whet your imagination.
- “Woman in the Dunes” (1964) IMDb rating: 8.5/10. Genre: Drama, suspense. Summary: This erotic nightmare portrays a surprising and unnerving connection between an amateur entomologist and a young widow.
1. A Fugitive from the Past. 1965 3h 3m. 7.9 (1.4K) Rate. Three thieves escape from a heist, one of them killing the other two. He is sheltered by a prostitute and sought after by the police, but only after ten years his true motivation unravels. Director Tomu Uchida Stars Rentarô Mikuni Sachiko Hidari Kôji Mitsui. 2. Ugetsu. 1953 1h 36m Not Rated.
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Jan 12, 2023 · Like any other country that produces and distributes its own movies, a look through the history of Japanese film reveals some of the most influential films of all time.
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Apr 5, 2024 · While there are more fantastic Japanese movies than one list can cover, it's easy to see the best Japanese movies according to IMDb.
