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The Munekata Sisters

1950Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Summary

Setsuko is in an unhappy marriage to Mimura, an unemployed, alcoholic engineer. She had always been in love with Hiroshi but both failed to propose when Hiroshi left for France a few years ago. But now he's back and Mariko tries to reunite them, although she too is secretly in love with Hiroshi.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

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Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda, Jiro Osaragi
Produced by
Eisei Koi, Hiroshi Higo
Music by
Ichirō Saitō

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Facts

August 25, 1950 · 1 h 52 min · Drama

Released
August 25, 1950
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Munekata Sisters?"

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Where can I stream The Munekata Sisters?

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In the United States, The Munekata Sisters streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Munekata Sisters worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Munekata Sisters plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Munekata Sisters good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Munekata Sisters in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.