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The Rape

1982Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Yahagi Michiko is accosted and raped walking home one evening. From there she maneuvers the logistics of the police, hospital, and criminal justice system while balancing her home life including romantic relationships.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Yōichi Higashi
Written by
Yōichi Higashi, Keiko Ochiaki, Konomu Shinozaki
Produced by
Katsuhiro Maeda, Toru Yoshida, Rieko Zanma
Music by
Michi Tanaka

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Facts

May 15, 1982 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 15, 1982
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Rape worth watching?"

Questions about The Rape

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rape worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching The Rape?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Rape plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Rape in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.