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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

1969Movie1 h 36 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–71%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabuki actor intersect.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

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Directed by
Nagisa Ōshima
Written by
Masao Adachi, Nagisa Ōshima, Mamoru Sasaki
Produced by
Masayuki Nakajima
Music by
Hideo Nishizaki, Akira Suzuki

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Facts

February 15, 1969 · 1 h 36 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 15, 1969
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
French
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?"

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Where can I stream Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?

Criterion

In the United States, Diary of a Shinjuku Thief streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Diary of a Shinjuku Thief make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief in English?

JapaneseFrench

No, it was made in Japanese, with some French.