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Tokyo Bordello

1987·Movie
2h 7min

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A ruined businessman was forced to sell his daughter, Hisano, to a brothel in Yoshiwara, the largest red-light district in Tokyo. The owner of the brothel has hopes to make her a great new addition which will attract the richest of customers. But after several months of training, she tries to flee Yoshiwara when the time has come for her to take her first customer...
Historical DramaYoshiwara DistrictRed-Light DistrictProstitutionSocial CommentaryOppressionSurvivalJapanese CinemaErotic Thriller

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Where can I stream Tokyo Bordello legally?

Tokyo Bordello is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tokyo Bordello worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tokyo Bordello rated?

NuditySexual contentViolence

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and violence.

How long is Tokyo Bordello?

2 h 7 min

Tokyo Bordello runs 2 h 7 min.

What language is Tokyo Bordello in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tokyo Bordello?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tokyo Bordello in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.