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Movies Set in Japan in the early modern era

Kinora's catalogue lists 5 films set in Japan in the early modern era, spanning 1952–2016. Each is tagged by where and when it takes place — filter by real-world setting, era, and environment, or open any film for its full tagged world.

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  • 1962

    Harakiri

    Tokyo — Early Modern
    Urbandir. Masaki Kobayashi
  • 1980

    Kagemusha

    Japan — Early Modern
    Ruraldir. Akira Kurosawa
  • 2016

    Silence

    Japan · Macau — Early Modern
    Rural · Coastal Sea · Islanddir. Martin Scorsese
  • 1958

    The Hidden Fortress

    Japan — Early Modern
    Mountain · Wildernessdir. Akira Kurosawa
  • 1952

    The Life of Oharu

    Japan — Early Modern
    Urban · Ruraldir. Kenji Mizoguchi

Frequently asked

How many movies are set in Japan in the early modern era?

Kinora's catalogue lists 5 films set in Japan in the early modern era, spanning 1952–2016.

What are some movies set in Japan in the early modern era?

Films set in Japan in the early modern era in our catalogue include Harakiri (1962), Kagemusha (1980), Silence (2016), The Hidden Fortress (1958), and The Life of Oharu (1952).

What is the oldest movie set in Japan in the early modern era?

The Life of Oharu (1952) is the earliest film set in Japan in the early modern era in our catalogue; the most recent is Silence (2016).

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