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The Funeral

1984·Movie
2h 5min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

…A deadly comedy.

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Japanese Family DramaSatirical Social CommentaryMelancholyDeath and MourningEccentric CharactersSituational HumorThought-ProvokingContemplativeObservational

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Funeral legally?

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Is The Funeral worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Funeral?

2 h 5 min

The Funeral runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Funeral?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Funeral higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Funeral in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Funeral?

3CAKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Funeral in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Funeral use?

Forced PerspectivePeaceful in DeathThe Immodest OrgasmSlice of LifeP.O.V. CamPlot-Triggering DeathHollywood Heart AttackBrick JokeSilence Is GoldenDeliberately MonochromeBlack ComedyEpic Tracking Shotand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Funeral, including Forced Perspective, Peaceful in Death, The Immodest Orgasm.