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Zegen

1987Movie2 h 4 min

ComedyHistory
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–83%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–83%

Summary

At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Shōhei Imamura
Written by
Shōhei Imamura, Kôta Okabe
Music by
Shinichiro Ikebe

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Facts

June 2, 1987 · 2 h 4 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
June 2, 1987
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Zegen?"

Questions about Zegen

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Where can I stream Zegen?

CriterionARROW

In the United States, Zegen streams on Criterion and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Zegen worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9).

Will Zegen make me laugh?

Light

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

Will I feel good after watching Zegen?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Zegen in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.