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The 8-Year Engagement

2017Movie1 h 59 min

DramaRomance
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a deep coma.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Takahisa Zeze
Written by
Yoshikazu Okada
Produced by
Shinya Watanabe, Daisuke Fukushima
Music by
Takatsugu Muramatsu

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Facts

December 16, 2017 · 1 h 59 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 16, 2017
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The 8-Year Engagement?"

Questions about The 8-Year Engagement

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The 8-Year Engagement?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The 8-Year Engagement worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The 8-Year Engagement good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The 8-Year Engagement plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The 8-Year Engagement in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.