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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

2023·Movie
1h 43min

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Stunning style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

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About

The performance of a lifetime.

"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers at the end of his final concert film, shot before he succumbed to cancer in March 2023. Consisting of only Sakamoto and his piano, Opus features the final live performances of 20 songs that Sakamoto meticulously curated to encapsulate his distinguished 40-year career.
Concert FilmMusical PerformanceBiographicalPoignantMelancholicArtistic LegacyIntimateMinimalistEmotionalMeditative

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Where can I stream Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?

1 h 43 min

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?

Critics96
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus higher (96) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.