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The Hovering Blade

2009Movie1 h 52 min

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

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Thought-provoking
Adults
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You need an uplifting mood
Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by: Shoichi Mashiko
Written by: Shoichi Mashiko
Produced by: Motoki Ishida, Kenji Yamada, 長澤昌子
Music by: Kenji Kawai

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Facts

October 10, 2009 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released: October 10, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 1 country
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Questions about The Hovering Blade

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Where can I stream The Hovering Blade?

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

Is The Hovering Blade worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching The Hovering Blade?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Hovering Blade in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.