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The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961Movie3 h 10 min

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Letterboxd4.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–96%
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Letterboxd4.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–96%

Summary

After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.

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  • Thought-provoking
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Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Written by
Masaki Kobayashi, Zenzō Matsuyama, Jumpei Gomikawa
Produced by
Masaki Kobayashi, Shigeru Wakatsuki
Music by
Chūji Kinoshita

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Facts

January 28, 1961 · 3 h 10 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 28, 1961
Runtime
3 h 10 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
Chinese, Russian
Made in
Japan
Available in
8 countries

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Where can I stream The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?

Criterion

In the United States, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer streams on Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.8 and Letterboxd 4.7 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?

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

Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer in English?

JapaneseChineseRussian

No, it was made in Japanese, with some Chinese and Russian.