Seven Samurai
Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Produced by TOHO
An epic yet intimate portrait of seven warriors bonding with desperate villagers to mount a last stand against tyranny, balancing martial spectacle with moral reflection and human connection.
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
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Is Seven Samurai violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Seven Samurai sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Seven Samurai end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Seven Samurai easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Seven Samurai scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Seven Samurai
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Seven Samurai
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Seven Samurai, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Seven Samurai, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
