Ugetsu

1h 36m · 1953 · Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi · 4.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Ugetsu (1953) runs 1h 36m, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)