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Torso

2009Movie1 h 44 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Hiroko is a young, alienated woman "in love" with a blow-up male torso. Tension rises when her sister discovers her secret desire.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Directed by
Yutaka Yamazaki

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Facts

November 13, 2009 · 1 h 44 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 13, 2009
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dehumanization, Evil Plan, Fan Disservice +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Torso?"

Questions about Torso

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Torso?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Torso worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9).

Will I feel good after watching Torso?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Torso plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Torso in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Torso use?

DehumanizationEvil PlanFan DisserviceClosed CircleBig BadDisney Villain DeathRed HerringDude MagnetCreepy DollAsshole VictimPeek-a-Boo CorpseFreudian Excuseand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Dehumanization, Evil Plan, and Fan Disservice.