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Odd Obsession

1959Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes75%78%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes75%78%

Summary

A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.

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Cast

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Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Written by
Junichirō Tanizaki, Kon Ichikawa, Natto Wada
Produced by
Masaichi Nagata
Music by
Yasushi Akutagawa

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Facts

June 23, 1959 · 1 h 47 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
June 23, 1959
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Erotic Film, Dude, She's Like in a Coma, As You Know +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Odd Obsession?"

Questions about Odd Obsession

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Where can I stream Odd Obsession?

Criterion

In the United States, Odd Obsession streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Odd Obsession worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Will Odd Obsession make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Odd Obsession?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Odd Obsession in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Odd Obsession use?

Erotic FilmDude, She's Like in a ComaAs You KnowEstablishing Character MomentGold DiggerOut with a BangBratty Teenage DaughterKubrick StareCan't Hold His LiquorBreaking the Fourth WallThe Loins Sleep TonightInner Monologueand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Erotic Film, Dude, She's Like in a Coma, and As You Know.