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In the Realm of the Senses

1976Movie1 h 42 minNC-17

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes84%64%

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Never before had a man and a woman loved each other so intensely.

A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.

Feels like

  • Notorious True Crime
  • Extreme Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Obsession
  • Historical Japanese Cinema
  • Visually Intimate
  • Tragic Romance
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Unflinching Depiction

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Nagisa Ōshima
Written by
Nagisa Ōshima
Produced by
Anatole Dauman
Music by
Minoru Miki

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Facts

September 15, 1976 · 1 h 42 min · NC-17

Released
September 15, 1976
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, France
Box office
$8 million
Available in
117 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Girl with Psycho Weapon, Daydream Surprise, Cassandra Truth +9

  • Girl with Psycho Weapon
  • Daydream Surprise
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Bowdlerize
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Groin Attack
  • Coitus Uninterruptus
  • Erotic Asphyxiation
  • It's Not Porn, It's Art
  • Erotic Film
  • Minimalist Cast

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Realm of the Senses?"

Questions about In the Realm of the Senses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Realm of the Senses?

Criterion

In the United States, In the Realm of the Senses streams on Criterion. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is In the Realm of the Senses worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is In the Realm of the Senses good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching In the Realm of the Senses?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is In the Realm of the Senses in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.