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Tomie

1998·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+ShudderEternal FamilyARROW

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Tomie Will Not Die.

Following some trauma in her past that has since been repressed, a young woman is trying to recover her memories with the help of a psychiatrist. During her hypnosis sessions, she repeats the name "Tomie" but is unable to recall where she knows it from. Meanwhile, a police detective is investigating a string of brutal murders, where he also runs across the name "Tomie." How are the two connected?
Japanese HorrorPsychological MysterySupernatural DreadObsessive IntrigueDisturbing ImagerySlow Burn ThrillerBody Horror ElementsJunji Ito AdaptationUnsettling Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Ataru Oikawa
Written by:
Junji Ito, Ataru Oikawa
Produced by:
Mikihiko Hirata, Tsutomu Tsuchikawa, Youichiro Onishi
Composed by:
Yuji Tan, Akira Fukada, Takamasa Nakayama

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Questions about Tomie

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Where can I stream Tomie legally?

PhiloAMC+ShudderEternal FamilyARROW

Tomie is included with a subscription to Philo, Shudder, Eternal Family, and ARROW in the United States. 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 Tomie worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tomie rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tomie?

1 h 35 min

Tomie runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Tomie in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tomie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tomie in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.