The Muse

2008·Movie
1h 3min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Show business

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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AdultsSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Takashima is a young struggling actor who wants to be a film director. The film follows his chance encounters and career highlights (and lowlights!) as he strives to reach the top, and details his attempt to create the perfect film.
Japanese Erotic CinemaStruggling ArtistShow Business SatireExplicit ContentAdult ThemesCreative AmbitionRomantic EncountersDramaQuirky Characters

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Muse legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Muse worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Muse rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Muse?

1 h 3 min

The Muse runs 1 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Muse?

Critics100
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Muse higher (100) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Muse in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Muse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Muse in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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