The 100 Most Popular Movies From Japan

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These are the 100 most voted movies with Japanese language listed on IMDb that also has Japan as country of origin. The list shows which movies have generated the most votes on IMDb and therefore can be said to be the most "popular", but not necessarily the best. An essential list for any fan of Japanese cinema.

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  1. 2 -

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  2. 9 -

    Rashômon

    1950 — a.k.a. Rashomon, in 34 top lists Check
  3. 14 -

    Ran

    1985, in 25 top lists Check
  4. 16 -

    Yôjinbô

    1961 — a.k.a. Yojimbo, in 19 top lists Check
  5. 25 +1

    Ikiru

    1952, in 25 top lists Check
  6. 30 +1

    Kumonosu-jô

    1957 — a.k.a. Throne of Blood, in 16 top lists Check
  7. 43 -

    Kakushi-toride no san-akunin

    1958 — a.k.a. The Hidden Fortress, in 9 top lists Check
  8. 45 -

    Kagemusha

    1980, in 10 top lists Check
  9. 50 -1

    Tsubaki Sanjûrô

    1962 — a.k.a. Sanjuro, in 7 top lists Check
  10. 59 -2

    Tengoku to jigoku

    1963 — a.k.a. High and Low, in 16 top lists Check
  11. 61 -5

    Yume

    1990 — a.k.a. Dreams, in 6 top lists Check
  12. 92 -2

    Akahige

    1965 — a.k.a. Red Beard, in 10 top lists Check
  13. 95 -2

    Nora inu

    1949 — a.k.a. Stray Dog, in 9 top lists Check
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Last updated on Feb 27, 2017 by Zeltaebar;