Radiance

2017·Movie
1h 41min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Radiance fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The story follows the social intercourse between a cameraman, Masaya, with a visual impairment, and Misako who disconnects from the world.
Contemplative DramaCharacter-DrivenSlow-PacedVisual ImpairmentEmotional DisconnectionSubtle RomanceArtistic CinematographyPhilosophical ThemesJapanese Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Radiance legally?

Radiance is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Radiance worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Radiance?

1 h 41 min

Radiance runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Radiance?

Critics58
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Radiance higher (67) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Radiance in?

JapaneseGerman

It was made in Japanese, with some German. Produced in France, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Radiance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Radiance in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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