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Sway

2006Movie2 h 0 min

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–86%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–86%

Summary

A psychologically thrilling portrait of the severe dysfunction behind a family clinging to decorum and pride.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Miwa Nishikawa
Written by
Miwa Nishikawa
Produced by
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Kumagai Kiichi
Music by
Mitsugu Shiratori

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Facts

July 8, 2006 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, Crime

Released
July 8, 2006
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sway?"

Questions about Sway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sway?

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

Is Sway worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching Sway?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Sway plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Sway in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.