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Intentions of Murder

1964Movie2 h 30 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Shōhei Imamura
Written by
Shōhei Imamura, Shinji Fujiwara, Keiji Hasebe
Produced by
Jirô Tomoda
Music by
Toshirō Mayuzumi

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Facts

June 28, 1964 · 2 h 30 min · Sexual Content, Violence

Released
June 28, 1964
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Intentions of Murder?"

Questions about Intentions of Murder

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Where can I stream Intentions of Murder?

Criterion

In the United States, Intentions of Murder streams on Criterion. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Intentions of Murder worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Intentions of Murder 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 Intentions of Murder?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Intentions of Murder in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.