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Midsummer's Equation

2013·Movie
2h 9min
65
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling, performances, and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Masaharu Fukuyama reprises his role from 2008's "Suspect X," playing the physicist-cum-detective Manabu Yukawa. The scientist-sleuth arrives in an oceanside town to speak on a panel. But when a man turns up dead outside the inn where he's staying, Yukawa begins to unravel the connections that tie the victim to the activist daughter of the innkeepers, and a precocious boy who first appears on a train—and keeps popping up. It's a Sherlock Holmes mystery with an environmental twist, and one that should please fans of a classic whodunnit.
Intricate WhodunnitCharacter-Driven MysteryScientific DeductionFamily SecretsEnvironmental ThemesSuspenseful PacingClassic Detective StoryThought-Provoking Crime DramaManabu Yukawa

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Where can I stream Midsummer's Equation legally?

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Is Midsummer's Equation worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Midsummer's Equation rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Midsummer's Equation?

2 h 9 min

Midsummer's Equation runs 2 h 9 min.

Is Midsummer's Equation based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Midsummer's Equation in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Midsummer's Equation?

2JPTW

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