Taira Clan Saga

Taira Clan Saga

Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

Produced by Daiei Film

1955108 min6.8 / 10

A historical drama set in 12th-century Japan that explores political intrigue and familial bonds within the samurai Taira clan amid religious and imperial conflict.

Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei.

Questions people ask

  • Is Taira Clan Saga sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Taira Clan Saga end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Taira Clan Saga scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Taira Clan Saga violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Taira Clan Saga 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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Taira Clan Saga

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Taira Clan Saga

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Taira Clan Saga, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Taira Clan Saga, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Taira Clan Saga, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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