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A Pool Without Water

1982Movie1 h 43 min

CrimeDrama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–30%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Summary

After saving a girl from rape, a bored rail worker finds out about a chemical that makes people sleep and gets carried away into a new, violent world of ideas.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kōji Wakamatsu
Written by
Eiichi Uchida
Produced by
Kazuo Shimizu, Hiroyuki Asaoka
Music by
Katsuo Ono

Everyone

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Facts

February 20, 1982 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 20, 1982
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Pool Without Water?"

Questions about A Pool Without Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Pool Without Water?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Pool Without Water worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6).

Is A Pool Without Water good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching A Pool Without Water?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is A Pool Without Water in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.