The Tunnel

2004·Movie
1h 11min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes65%69%

Where to watch

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About

A modern Japanese family loses their youngest son in a tragedy. The mother, Misako, plunges into depression and the oldest son Akira starts blaming himself for the death of his brother.
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Crew

Directed by:
Kunitoshi Manda
Written by:
Kōichirō Ikawa, Kunitoshi Manda
Composed by:
Hiroyuki Nagashima

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Tunnel

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Where can I stream The Tunnel legally?

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Is The Tunnel worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 8.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tunnel?

1 h 11 min

The Tunnel runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tunnel?

Critics65
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tunnel higher (77) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Tunnel in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does The Tunnel use?

Bribe BackfireCrazy Homeless PersonEye ScreamDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesDidn't Think This ThroughDowner EndingForegone ConclusionThe GadflyGovernment ConspiracyWhat the Hell, Hero?Going for the Big ScoopJerk with a Heart of Goldand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Tunnel, including Bribe Backfire, Crazy Homeless Person, Eye Scream.

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