What is the Metascore for Harakiri?

Harakiri has a Metascore of 82 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Harakiri?

Harakiri is available on The Criterion Channel. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Harakiri streaming in?

Harakiri streams on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; The Criterion Channel in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Harakiri Review (1962) — 85% Celluloid Score

Item: Harakiri
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi · 1962 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Harakiri (1962) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating

90% Audience snapshot · excluded

82 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

8.6 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 15m
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai , Akira Ishihama , Shima Iwashita , Tetsuro Tamba , Masao Mishima , Ichirō Nakatani , Kei Satō , Yoshio Inaba , Hisashi Igawa , Toru Takeuchi
Streaming: The Criterion Channel
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese

Official theatrical poster for Harakiri (1962)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

The Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Where to watch Harakiri by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
United States	The Criterion Channel

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, history pick

Not ideal for

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Is Harakiri worth watching?

Yes — Harakiri earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #39 (8.6/10) — Harakiri remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Harakiri about?

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.

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Critic Reviews

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Harakiri (1962) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri (1962) remains a defining Action landmark from Japan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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