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Where can I stream Empire of Passion?
In the United States, Empire of Passion streams on Criterion. It also streams in 113 other countries.
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Summary
A married woman and her lover murder her husband and dump his body into a well, but his ghost returns to haunt them as the local gossip intensifies.
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- Thought-provoking
- Adults
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- You want fast pacing
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- Directed by
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Written by
- Nagisa Ōshima, Itoko Nakamura
- Produced by
- Anatole Dauman, Shigeru Wakatsuki
- Music by
- Tōru Takemitsu
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Facts
September 6, 1978 · 1 h 45 min · R
- Released
- September 6, 1978
- Runtime
- 1 h 45 min
- Age rating
- R
- Content
- Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Horror
- Original language
- Japanese
- Made in
- Japan, France
- Available in
- 117 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Tropes
Age-Gap Romance, The Blank, Ominous Fog +9
Q&A
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Questions about Empire of Passion
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Empire of Passion worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).
Will Empire of Passion scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for tension, but 3 for scares.
Is Empire of Passion good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Empire of Passion in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.