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The Key

1997Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Ikuko is a mature, reserved Kyoto woman married for many years to a respectable, now-middle-aged man. The only problem in their relationship has been that her husband is dissatisfied with her lack of passion during lovemaking. All this changes after they meet the young Mr. Kimura

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Toshiharu Ikeda
Written by
Toshiharu Ikeda, Akane Shiratori, Masahiko Kagawa
Produced by
Kazuo Kato, Mitsuru Kurosawa
Music by
Toshiyuki Honda

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Facts

October 18, 1997 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
October 18, 1997
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Missing Child, Henpecked Husband, Tin-Can Robot +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Key?"

Questions about The Key

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Key?

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

Is The Key worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Key good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Key in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Key use?

Missing ChildHenpecked HusbandTin-Can RobotCharacter DevelopmentStepford SuburbiaRobot GirlEstablishing Character MomentHard Work Hardly WorksEarn Your Happy EndingSpoiled BratChekhov's SkillIris Outand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Missing Child, Henpecked Husband, and Tin-Can Robot.