Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Produced by TOHO

194583 min6.0 / 10

A martial arts drama that uses judo competition as a vehicle for exploring discipline, restraint, and the spiritual philosophy underlying combat mastery.

A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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