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The Broken Commandment

1962Movie1 h 59 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Written by
Natto Wada, Tôson Shimazaki
Produced by
Masaichi Nagata
Music by
Yasushi Akutagawa

Everyone

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Facts

April 6, 1962 · 1 h 59 min · Drama

Released
April 6, 1962
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Broken Commandment?"

Questions about The Broken Commandment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Broken Commandment?

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

Is The Broken Commandment worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Broken Commandment okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Broken Commandment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Broken Commandment in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.