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Japanese Story

2003Movie1 h 50 min

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic737.9Rotten Tomatoes70%70%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic737.9Rotten Tomatoes70%70%

Summary

Sandy, a geologist, finds herself stuck on a field trip to the Pilbara desert with a Japanese man she finds inscrutable, annoying and decidedly arrogant. Hiromitsu's view of her is not much better. Things go from bad to worse when they become stranded in one of the most remote regions on Earth.

Good for

  • Date 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

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Crew

Directed by
Sue Brooks
Written by
Alison Tilson
Produced by
Sue Maslin
Music by
Elizabeth Drake

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Facts

August 30, 2003 · 1 h 50 min · Drama, Romance

Released
August 30, 2003
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Australia, Netherlands
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Japanese Story?"

Questions about Japanese Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Japanese Story?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Japanese Story streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Japanese Story worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Japanese Story good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Japanese Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Japanese Story a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.