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Love for an Idiot

1967Movie1 h 32 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

An intriguing, romantic comedy movie about the mind and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A middle-aged factory engineer trains, marries, and ultimately loses a teenage bride after she enslaves him to her whims.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Unconventional Relationship
  • Obsession
  • Melancholic
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow Burn

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Yasuzō Masumura
Written by
Junichirō Tanizaki, Ichirō Ikeda
Produced by
Ikuo Kubodera
Music by
Naozumi Yamamoto

Everyone

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

Facts

July 29, 1967 · 1 h 32 min · Sexual Content

Released
July 29, 1967
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, 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 Love for an Idiot?"

Questions about Love for an Idiot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love for an Idiot?

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

Is Love for an Idiot worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).

Will Love for an Idiot make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is Love for an Idiot good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Love for an Idiot in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.