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Box: The Hakamada Case

2010Movie1 h 57 min

CrimeDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Based on the true story of former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada who has spent over 40 years incarcerated on death row. Iwao Hakamada was arrested for the June 10, 1966 murder of a family in Shizuoka . Iwao Hakamada has always insisted on his innocence and many others also believe Iwao Hakamada has been falsely accused ...

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Banmei Takahashi
Written by
Banmei Takahashi, Tatsunori Natsui
Produced by
Junichiro Hayashi, Kenjiro Nishi
Music by
Yusuke Hayashi

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Facts

May 29, 2010 · 1 h 57 min · Crime, Drama

Released
May 29, 2010
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Box: The Hakamada Case worth watching?"

Questions about Box: The Hakamada Case

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Box: The Hakamada Case worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching Box: The Hakamada Case?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Box: The Hakamada Case plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Box: The Hakamada Case in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.