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Confessions of a Dog

2006Movie3 h 15 min

CrimeDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A gripping, bleak crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Takeda is an honest police officer, father and husband, but after he’s promoted to detective he quickly becomes embroiled in dirty back room dealings, blackmail, and corruption that goes right to the top of the force. Meanwhile, renegade investigator Kusama must decide whether he should shake the foundations of Japanese law enforcement with the information that has come into his possession about the police.

Feels like

  • Japanese Crime Drama
  • Police Corruption
  • Moral Decay
  • Intrigue & Conspiracy
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Slow Burn
  • Bleak & Cynical
  • Character Study

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Gen Takahashi
Written by
Gen Takahashi
Produced by
Isao Kodaka
Music by
Jun Murakami, Urara Takai, Ogura Naoto

Everyone

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Facts

May 7, 2006 · 3 h 15 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
May 7, 2006
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$225,000
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Confessions of a Dog?"

Questions about Confessions of a Dog

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Where can I stream Confessions of a Dog?

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

Is Confessions of a Dog worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching Confessions of a Dog?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Confessions of a Dog in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.