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The Funeral

1984Movie2 h 5 min

ComedyDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jūzō Itami
Written by
Jūzō Itami
Produced by
Seigo Hosogoe
Music by
Joji Yuasa

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Facts

November 17, 1984 · 2 h 5 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 17, 1984
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Forced Perspective, Peaceful in Death, The Immodest Orgasm +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Funeral?"

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Where can I stream The Funeral?

Criterion

In the United States, The Funeral streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Funeral worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Funeral okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Funeral make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The Funeral plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Funeral in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.