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A Beloved Wife

2019·Movie
1h 58min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence1

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

A comedic portrait of an unhappy marriage between an unemployed screenwriter and his wife who's supported him for 10 years, based on the writer/director's own autobiography.
Japanese Dark ComedyMarital DramaAutobiographicalRelationship StruggleSharp DialogueMelancholic HumorIntimate Character StudyContemporary Slice of LifeFinancial Strain

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Beloved Wife legally?

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Is A Beloved Wife worth watching?

64
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Beloved Wife rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is A Beloved Wife?

1 h 58 min

A Beloved Wife runs 1 h 58 min.

Is A Beloved Wife based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Beloved Wife in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Beloved Wife?

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