Romance Doll

2020·Movie
2h 3min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes67%40%

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Romance Doll fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Their marriage is already sexless. Will they make it?

It was a pre-destined love and marriage for Sonoko and Tetsuo. They tied the knot and became husband and wife no questions asked. All is well then. Well, perhaps not. Each holds a secret that even the binds of matrimony cannot untie.
Secret LivesMelancholy RomanceCharacter-DrivenPsychological DramaJapanese CinemaMarriage DynamicsEmotional ComplexityIntimate Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Yuki Tanada, Daika Matsukura
Written by:
Yuki Tanada, Yuki Tanada
Produced by:
Kumiko Hosokawa, Kanako Yoneyama, Yoshihiro Nagata
Composed by:
Hiroko Sebu, Kohei Chida

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Romance Doll

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Romance Doll legally?

PrimeHooplaAsianCrushPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMometuTubi TV

Romance Doll is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Romance Doll worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Romance Doll rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Romance Doll?

2 h 3 min

Romance Doll runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Romance Doll based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Romance Doll?

Critics67
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Romance Doll higher (67) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Romance Doll in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Romance Doll?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Romance Doll in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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