What is the Metascore for Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai has a Metascore of 98 out of 100 on Celluloid.

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Official theatrical poster for Seven Samurai (1954)

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Q: Is Seven Samurai worth watching?

Seven Samurai (1954) has a Celluloid Score of 94%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 1954

Quick Verdict

Seven Samurai (1954) has a 94% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

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Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

Averaged from 5 sources

97% Critic Score

97% Audience

98 Metascore

★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.6

8.6 IMDb /10

Runtime: 3h 27m
Cast: Toshirô Mifune , Takashi Shimura , Keiko Tsushima

Is Seven Samurai worth watching?

Yes — Seven Samurai earns a 94% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Critics Consensus

Kurosawa's epic template for action cinema remains unmatched in scope, character, and editing rhythm.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Seven Samurai about?

Farmers hire seven ronin to defend their village from bandits in feudal Japan, forging tactics, sacrifice, and unlikely solidarity.

Critic Reviews

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Seven Samurai (1954) Review: A Japanese Classic

★★★★★ 5/5

Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954) endures as a defining action landmark from Japan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.