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Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace

2006Movie2 h 6 min

DramaHistory
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A gripping, layered drama movie about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The year is Seitoku 2 (1712), and Japan has a new ruler. But Ietsugu, the 7th Tokugawa shogun, is only four years old. The power vacuum this creates has Edo Castle roiling in political intrigue and personal positioning of all kinds.

Feels like

  • Japanese Historical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Edo Period
  • Power Struggles
  • Palace Drama
  • Feudal Japan
  • Inner Chambers
  • Succession Crisis
  • Period Spectacle
  • Character Conflict

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Toru Hayashi
Written by
Taeko Asano
Produced by
Kaoru Matsuzaki, Yasushi Ogawa, Noriko Koyanagi
Music by
Katsunori Ishida

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Facts

December 23, 2006 · 2 h 6 min · Drama, History

Released
December 23, 2006
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace?

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

Is Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.