Kurosawa Movie Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
Compare 8 Kurosawa runtimes in minutes, from the 88 minute Rashomon to the 207 minute Seven Samurai epic. Toho theater data in a linked tool. right now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashomon Shortest entry at 88 minutes. | 88 minutes | Gate testimonies tale, 1950 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Rashomon (1950) 88 min |
| Seven Samurai Longest entry at 207 minutes. | 207 minutes | Village defense epic, 1954 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Seven Samurai (1954) 207 min |
| Yojimbo Two gangs tale at 110 minutes. | 110 minutes | Bodyguard for hire, 1961 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Yojimbo (1961) 110 min |
| Sanjuro Camellia signal at 96 minutes. | 96 minutes | Swordsman return, 1962 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Sanjuro (1962) 96 min |
| High and Low Shoe empire tale at 143 minutes. | 143 minutes | Kidnap ransom tale, 1963 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: High and Low (1963) 143 min |
| Red Beard Intern tale at 185 minutes. | 185 minutes | Clinic doctor epic, 1965 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Red Beard (1965) 185 min |
| Ran Castle burn tale at 160 minutes. | 160 minutes | Warlord downfall epic, 1985 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Ran (1985) 160 min |
| Dreams Van Gogh walk at 119 minutes. | 119 minutes | Dream vignettes, 1990 | Toho press kit / BBFC listing: Dreams (1990) 119 min |
About this converter
Toho lists an official theatrical runtime for every Akira Kurosawa feature kept here, repeated by the BBFC in classification listings. The scale runs from the 88 minute Rashomon to the 207 minute Seven Samurai. Samurai tales cluster longest while crime dramas stay leaner. This table keeps eight theatrical features with credits included, as published by Toho and the BBFC.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Rashomon against Seven Samurai to feel the 119 minute gap. Switch to hours for a friendlier reading of long films.
Runtimes count the full theatrical presentation including credits. Television edits that trim for broadcast are left out. The 207 minute figure is the full Seven Samurai cut, with shorter export edits noted. One or two minutes of drift between sources reflects credit roll rounding. Seven Samurai at 207 tops the table, with Red Beard next at 185. Rashomon at 88 is the shortest entry. Dreams at 119 closes the set.
FAQ
Which Kurosawa film is the longest?
Seven Samurai at 207 minutes. Red Beard follows at 185.
Which is the shortest?
Rashomon at 88 minutes. Sanjuro follows at 96.
Which Seven Samurai cut is listed?
The full 207 minute cut. Shorter export edits exist and are noted here.
Do these runtimes include credits?
Yes. Toho and BBFC runtimes include the full credit roll, so Takemitsu themes sit inside these totals.
Sources
- Toho press kits 1950-1990 (theatrical runtimes)
- BBFC theatrical runtime listings for Kurosawa features
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 8 entries
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