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The Black Cat

1965·Movie
1h 35min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: .

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Helping her mother manage a nightclub, young Emiko quickly realizes how difficult life is.
Japanese Social RealismMelancholy Family DramaComing-of-Age StrugglesNightclub CulturePost-War JapanClass and LaborEveryday LifeCharacter-DrivenPensive Mood

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Directed by:
Yūsuke Watanabe
Written by:
Yūsuke Watanabe, Kikuma Shimoiizaka
Composed by:
Chūji Kinoshita

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Black Cat

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Where can I stream The Black Cat?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Black Cat worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is The Black Cat good for date night?

and 1 moreAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Black Cat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Black Cat in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Black Cat use?

In Name OnlyNo Celebrities Were Harmed24-Hour Party PeopleFaint in ShockUltimate Showdown of Ultimate DestinyMad ArtistGratuitous LatinRoaring Rampage of RevengePublic Domain SoundtrackDisposable PilotHaunted CastleHollywood Satanismand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including In Name Only, No Celebrities Were Harmed, and 24-Hour Party People.