Play of the Week: Rashomon
1960, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
Set in ancient Japan, Rashomon follows the aftermath of a bandit’s attack on a warrior and his wife, as the bandit, the wife, the husband, and a woodcutter each offer different versions of what happened. Directed for "Play of the Week" by Sidney Lumet, the production uses the story’s shifting testimonies to examine truth, self-image, violence, and moral uncertainty.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 12 December 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin
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How long is Play of the Week: Rashomon?
Play of the Week: Rashomon runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Play of the Week: Rashomon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Play of the Week: Rashomon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Play of the Week: Rashomon on?
Play of the Week: Rashomon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1960. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Play of the Week: Rashomon?
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Who directed Play of the Week: Rashomon?
Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Osceola Archer, Harry Davis, Michael Higgins.