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Criterion Channel
82
7.9
/22508/
76
/523/
77
/435/
4.2
/56847/
91
/46/
89
/336/

Kwaidan (1965)
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
poster
Criterion Channel
77
67
7.3
/4193/
72
/84/
69
/85/
3.8
/9433/
86
/7/
90
/95/

Youth of the Beast (1963)
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
poster
Criterion Channel
69
50
7.0
/1994/
64
/32/
64
/49/
3.6
/2026/
75
/44/

Samurai Spy (1965)
Years of warfare end in a Japan unified under the Tokugawa shogunate, and samurai spy Sasuke Sarutobi, tired of conflict, longs for peace. When a high-ranking spy named Tatewaki Koriyama defects from the shogun to a rival clan, however, the world of swordsmen is thrown into turmoil. After Sasuke is unwittingly drawn into the conflict, he tracks Tatewaki, while a mysterious, white-hooded figure seems to hunt them both. By tale’s end, no one is who they seemed to be, and the truth is far more personal than anyone suspected. Director Masahiro Shinoda’s Samurai Spy, filled with clan intrigue, ninja spies, and multiple double crosses, marks a bold stylistic departure from swordplay film convention.
poster
75
48
7.3
/2980/
74
/61/
72
/60/
3.7
/1836/
86
/11/

The Great Passage (2013)
Majime, an eccentric man in publishing company, who has unique ability of words, joins the team that will compile a new dictionary, The Great Passage. In the eclectic team, he becomes immersed in the world of dictionaries. But the team is overwhelmed with problems.
poster
Criterion Channel
71
39
7.4
/1261/
65
/21/
72
/25/
3.8
/3079/

The Inheritance (1962)
A dying businessman intends to will his fortune to his three illegitimate children, whose whereabouts are unknown, so a bevy of lawyers and associates scheme to take advantage of the situation.
poster
68
38
6.6
/870/
69
/26/
67
/38/
3.5
/2062/

Bread of Happiness (2012)
A couple decide to relocate from Tokyo to the northern island of Hokkaido where they settle and establish a bakery and café called Mani. One cooks. The other bakes. Everyone walks out happy.
poster
Criterion Channel
64
37
6.6
/1469/
64
/28/
61
/28/
3.4
/3855/
65
/19/

Take Aim at the Police Van (1960)
A sniper kills two prisoners in a police van, and the driver sets out to find the killer.
poster
75
34
7.3
/1121/
79
/14/
69
/16/
3.6
/604/
84
/175/

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007)
Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan. Following a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku learns that his mom has contracted cancer; suddenly, his mother comes to live with him in Tokyo the entire emotional landscape of his life is altered.
poster
Rakuten Viki
77
34
7.4
/1209/
78
/69/
73
/35/
3.9
/1431/
82
/2/

Midnight Diner 2 (2016)
The Master’s late-night diner welcomes a woman troubled by funeral fans, an elderly scam victim, and a noodle delivery man struggling with love.
poster
Criterion Channel
63
26
6.8
/524/
65
/10/
68
/15/
3.6
/1001/
45

Being Two Isn't Easy (1962)
The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.
poster
71
22
7.4
/596/
66
/22/
68
/27/
3.8
/829/
71
/3/

Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963)
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
poster
Criterion Channel
62
18
6.7
/380/
60
/5/
54
/15/
3.6
/1025/

With Beauty and Sorrow (1965)
When the man who seduced the famous painter Otoko as a teenager--and then wrote a bestselling novel about it--reappears in her life, her pupil--and lesbian lover--hatches a plot to destroy the man and his family.
poster
65
17
6.9
/459/
57
/9/
66
/19/
3.5
/484/

Face (2000)
Awkward and withdrawn, Masako kills her sister in an explosion of pent-up humiliation and rage that sends her tumbling into fugitive life.
poster
Criterion Channel
68
16
7.2
/550/
60
/12/
65
/12/
3.6
/704/

Endless Desire (1958)
Set in post-war Japan, a group of five, four men and one woman, gathers in the basement of a butcher shop to dig up a cache of morphine buried during the war. A grimly humorous tale of twisted relationships as one by one each of the group is eliminated.
poster
66
15
6.7
/322/
68
/12/
60
/8/
3.5
/858/

Hungry Soul (1956)
Reiko, who tolerates abuse in her marriage to a man 23 years her senior, is friends with Mayumi, a beautiful widow. Reiko meets her husband’s business rival, a young, capable businessman, and falls for him. Meanwhile, Mayumi enters into a relationship with Shimotsuma, a friend of her late husband.
poster
65
13
6.8
/435/
61
/5/
64
/14/
3.5
/341/

Lullaby to Kill (1977)
Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they start to investigate an old unsolved murder. Then some murders happen. Kindaichi must find out about the past in order to reveal who the murderer is.
poster
68
12
6.9
/252/
70
/9/
64
/7/
3.6
/638/

Hungry Soul, Part II (1956)
A continuation of Hungry Soul, from the same year. Reiko, who tolerates abuse in her marriage to a man 23 years her senior, is friends with Mayumi, a beautiful widow. Reiko meets her husband’s business rival, a young, capable businessman, and falls for him. Meanwhile, Mayumi enters into a relationship with Shimotsuma, a friend of her late husband.
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10
/1/
60
/1/

Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut (1964)
In this exciting sequel to the popular samurai-ninja movie Ukyunosuke On Patrol, his mission to avenge his father's death continues. His discovery of a mysterious note written by his father, Inspector Sena, held a clue to the inspector's murder 18 years ago. As Ukyunosuke continues further with his investigation into the conspiracy to uncover the truth behind his father's death, he must confront those eager to take his life. The great Okawa Hashizo shines in one of his signature roles bringing the ultimate conclusion of this epic tale of murder and revenge!
poster
?
10
/1/

Yabure Kabure (1961)
Ambitious action drama about a young man living a carefree life of women and money, struggling to crawl out of the mire, and his lover who tries to save him at his own peril.
poster
?
5.5
/19/
70
/6/

Route29 (2024)
Adapted from a book of poems by poet Taichi Nakao, the film is a road story set in beautiful nature and tranquil landscapes about a lonely janitor who doesn't communicate well and Haru, a teenage girl who is different, who travels on Route 29, which connects Hyogo-Himeji City to Tottori City, and through their encounters with marvelous people, they gain a richness of feelings, strengthen their bonds, and become fulfilled in their hearts.
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10
/1/

The Barefoot Girl (1957)
A beautiful and healthy young girl growing up in poverty overcomes hardships and grows into a woman in this deeply moving literary epic.
poster
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10
/1/

Corpse of your Choice (1987)
A confessional article in a weekly magazine and the strange suspense between an ordinary housewife who sees it. A mother tries to kill her son's lover, whom she doesn't take too kindly to, and paint them into the wall of her apartment...
poster
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10
/1/

Dai shusse monogatari (1961)
1961 Japanese movie
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5.2
/9/
10
/1/

This Day's Life (1957)
N/A
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10
/1/

Wakai hyou no mure (1959)
A blockbuster youth action film that explodes with the charm of Maiko Guy and Akira, based on the serialized novel in Nikkan Sports by Yoshirō Akinaga, now adapted for the screen. Due to the passage of time since the film's release, some scenes may be marred by visual and audio distortions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
poster
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10
/1/

At the Side of the Bridge 2 (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

At the Side of the Bridge (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Me o tsubutte tsuppashire (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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10
/1/

Teen Age Trap (1957)
Japanese drama film.
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10
/1/

Facing to the Clouds (1962)
A rookie newspaper journalist, Takema Sakaki, has a strong sense of justice. In the Diet Building he gets acquainted with a library worker, Reiko Nakafuji. Reiko's father was a member of the Diet who was assassinated six years ago. Through Reiko, Takema joins Tsūkai-kai, a group of young people who respect her late father's political ideas. With the assistance of Tsukai-kai, Takema eventually uncovers the political scandal related to postwar compensation which led to the murder of Reiko's father.
poster
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6.6
/9/
10
/1/

This Is Noriko (1981)
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
poster
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10
/1/

Long Journey into Love (1973)
A beautifully told story of a woman hardened by marriage to a man she doesn't love, after giving herself to another. She dedicates herself to her work, designing and creating plaited cords for kimono.
poster
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6.6
/11/
10
/1/

Wait for Tomorrow (1960)
Kohei Misugi works in a vegetable market, but his ambition is to be a photographer. He is given his first opportunity to demonstrate his talent by the Sakura Film Company which offers him an assignment to "Cover Tokyo" with a camera. But he is disillusioned when he is told he must work together with Miharu, a good looking girl in the film company's publicity department. Then the fun begins.
poster
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10
/1/

The Lost Diamond (1960)
Two men perform a robbery on an airplane before parachuting to safety, and a newspaper reporter attempts to solve the crime.
poster
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10
/1/

Forever, My Love (1958)
N/A
poster
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10
/1/

零戦黒雲一家 (1962)
N/A
poster
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10
/1/

The Injured Boy (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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6.2
/20/
10
/1/
20
/2/

The Shogun and His Mistresses (1967)
Three tales of women that resided in the Shogun's harem (o-oku) during the Edo period.
poster
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6.7
/23/
10
/1/

The Gambling Monk (1963)
One summer day, the chief monk of the Hojuin Temple dies. Harumichi rushes back to town hearing about his brother's death and requests for a grand funeral. He had been unwilling to take over the family business and had chosen a life as a middle school teacher far away from home, but considering the circumstances, he changes his mind. As the new chief of Hojuin, Harumichi scrambles around day after day for donations. He has kept strictly to the straight and narrow, until he passes a bicycle race track where the sounds of cheering fans induce him into a new way of life...
poster
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10
/1/

Kimagure tosei (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
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4.0
/7/
10
/1/

Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi (1962)
1962 Japanese movie
poster
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10
/1/

Streetlights (1957)
A sophisticated comedy about love games between men and women that arise from an intentionally dropped train ticket.
poster
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10
/1/

The Gentle Japanese (1971)
A survivor of the tragic mass suicides on Tokashiki Island in 1945 falls in love with a near-mute motorcycle engineer.
poster
?
7.6
/11/
10
/1/

Summer of the Moonlight Sonata (1993)
Two soon-to-be kamikaze pilots stop by a local school near their base to play the piano one last time, leaving a deep impression on a teacher. Years later, she seeks out the relatives of the pilots when the piano is old and about to be discarded.
poster
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6.2
/10/
10
/1/

Tokyo Untouchable (1965)
N/A
poster
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10
/1/

Homecoming (1964)
Moriya Tomoko, a young girl working for a publishing company, is told by a woman art dealer that her real father did not die, as everyone believes, during the revolution in Cuba, but is now living in Japan. Tomoko's mother has remarried a strict, narrow-minded university professor, whose only worry is protecting his family name from the slightest blemish.
poster
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10
/1/

The War Without Weapons (1960)
It's a story of the life of a man who advocated the necessity of sex education to children, which was unusual at the time, solely opposed to the amendment of the Peace Preservation Law, and was assassinated by a rightist prior to his opposition speech.
poster
?
10
/1/

City with Beasts (1958)
Fierce struggle between brothers and sisters in a lawless land where violence is the norm.


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