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The Long Excuse

2016Movie2 h 4 min

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

A recently widowed writer whose wife died in a bus crash comes to terms with his grief—or lack of it—in caring for the children of a working man who also lost his wife in the same accident.

Feels like

  • Grief Exploration
  • Psychological Drama
  • Character Study
  • Family Bonds
  • Existential Reflection
  • Poignant
  • Slow-Paced
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Emotional Journey
  • Subtle Humor

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Miwa Nishikawa
Written by
Miwa Nishikawa
Produced by
Kazumi Kawashiro, Akihiko Yose, Asako Nishikawa
Music by
Toshihiro Nakanishi, Michiaki Katoh

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Facts

October 14, 2016 · 2 h 4 min · Drama

Released
October 14, 2016
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Long Excuse?"

Questions about The Long Excuse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Long Excuse?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Long Excuse worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Long Excuse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Long Excuse in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.