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Norwegian Wood

2010Movie2 h 14 min

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes73%49%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about history and growing up, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Lost Love
  • Grief & Healing
  • Existential Themes
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Beautiful Cinematography
  • Contemplative Pace
  • Japanese Cinema

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Trần Anh Hùng
Written by
Trần Anh Hùng, Haruki Murakami
Produced by
Satoshi Fukushima, Kaoru Matsuzaki, Shinji Ogawa
Music by
Jonny Greenwood

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 2010 · 2 h 14 min · Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 30, 2010
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Content
Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, Netherlands
Box office
$18 million
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Couldn't Find a Pen, Character Narrator, Tragic One-Shot Character +7

  • Couldn't Find a Pen
  • Character Narrator
  • Tragic One-Shot Character
  • Age Lift
  • Sad-Times Montage
  • Starts with a Suicide
  • Instant Bandages
  • Race Lift
  • Impaled Palm
  • Adaptation Distillation

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Norwegian Wood?"

Questions about Norwegian Wood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Norwegian Wood?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Norwegian Wood worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Norwegian Wood good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Norwegian Wood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Norwegian Wood in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.