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Japan Sinks

2006Movie2 h 15 min

DramaThriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about technology and politics.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.

Feels like

  • Disaster Film
  • Japan Sinking
  • Technological Disaster
  • Political Intrigue
  • National Crisis
  • Melancholy
  • Visually Impressive
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Geological Apocalypse

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Shinji Higuchi, Katsuro Onoue
Written by
Masato Katō, Sakyo Komatsu
Produced by
Toshiaki Nakazawa

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 15, 2006 · 2 h 15 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 15, 2006
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$48 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Queer Establishing Moment, Continuity Nod, Regional Redecoration +9

  • Queer Establishing Moment
  • Continuity Nod
  • Regional Redecoration
  • No OSHA Compliance
  • Super Drowning Skills
  • Disabled in the Adaptation
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Setting Update
  • Death of a Child
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Insane Troll Logic
  • Brick Joke

12 of 103 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Japan Sinks?"

Questions about Japan Sinks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Japan Sinks?

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

Is Japan Sinks worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6).

Will I feel good after watching Japan Sinks?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Japan Sinks scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Japan Sinks in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Japan Sinks use?

Queer Establishing MomentContinuity NodRegional RedecorationNo OSHA ComplianceSuper Drowning SkillsDisabled in the AdaptationEarly-Bird CameoSetting UpdateDeath of a ChildBilingual BonusInsane Troll LogicBrick Jokeand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Queer Establishing Moment, Continuity Nod, and Regional Redecoration.