Ugetsu (1953)
0.2587Canon Score · ranked #66 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Why it ranks #66
Every list on which Ugetsu appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #16 / 100 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #17 / 100 |
| Village Voice 100 Best of 20th C (2000) | Critics' canon | #29 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #92 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #211 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #274 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 (2005) | Editorial list | Selected |