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Dead End

1978Movie1 h 14 min

CrimeDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

Summary

A man and woman meet when he pulls her out of an icy fountain that she has just jumped into. But their developing romance is marred by bad friends, money troubles and illegal sex work.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Masaru Konuma
Written by
Masayasu Ōebara
Produced by
Yutaka Okada
Music by
Tsutomu Sanada

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Facts

March 4, 1978 · 1 h 14 min · Sexual Content

Released
March 4, 1978
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Dead End worth watching?"

Questions about Dead End

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dead End worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Dead End good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Dead End?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Dead End in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.