Best Movies/TV Shows Written by (or adapted from) Akira Kurosawa

16 titles that travel well across time — a personal watchlist for best movies/tv shows written by (or adapted from) akira kurosawa.

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1 Shichinin No Samuraiaka Seven Samurai(1954)
FR #34 | Movie | Western, Action | Japan | Japanese
2 Ran(1985)
FR #111 | Movie | Action, Drama | Japan, France | Japanese, German
3 Yojinboaka Yojimbo(1961)
FR #263 | Movie | Western, Drama | Japan | Japanese
4 Rashomon(1950)
FR #528 | Movie | Crime, Drama | Japan | Japanese
5 Dersu Uzala(1975)
FR #649 | Movie | Biography, Adventure | Japan, Russia | Russian, Chinese
6 Ikiru(1952)
FR #782 | Movie | Drama | Japan | Japanese, Latin
7 Tsubaki Sanjuroaka Sanjuro(1962)
FR #807 | Movie | Action, Drama | Japan | Japanese
8 Kagemushaaka Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior(1980)
FR #843 | Movie | History, Drama | Japan, USA | Japanese
9 Nora Inuaka Stray Dog(1949)
FR #844 | Movie | Crime, Drama | Japan | Japanese, French
10 The Magnificent Seven(1960)
FR #1144 | Movie | Adventure, Action | USA | English, Spanish
11 Yoidore Tenshiaka Drunken Angel(1948)
FR #1375 | Movie | Crime, Drama | Japan, USA | Japanese, English
12 Warui Yatsu Hodo Yoku Nemuruaka The Bad Sleep Well(1960)
FR #1815 | Movie | Crime, Drama | Japan | Japanese
13 Yumeaka Dreams(1990)
FR #3269 | Movie | Fantasy, Drama | USA, Japan | Japanese, French
14 Waga Seishun Ni Kuinashiaka No Regrets For Our Youth(1946)
FR #3910 | Movie | Drama | Japan | Japanese
15 Shizuka Naru Kettoaka The Quiet Duel(1949)
FR #4398 | Movie | Drama | Japan, Poland | Japanese, Polish
16 Subarashiki Nichiyobiaka One Wonderful Sunday(1947)
FR #4896 | Movie | Romance, Drama | Japan | Japanese

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Updated January 13, 2026 · FlickRatings