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Himiko

1974Movie1 h 40 min

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

A reimagination of the myth of Himiko, focused on her divine role as a sun goddess's oracle and her forbidden love for her half-brother Takehiko, which threatens her power and the kingdom's stability.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Masahiro Shinoda
Written by
Masahiro Shinoda, Taeko Tomioka
Produced by
Masahiro Shinoda, Kiyoshi Nonomura, Kinshirō Kuzui
Music by
Tōru Takemitsu

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Facts

March 9, 1974 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
March 9, 1974
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Brother–Sister Incest, The Caligula, Drums of War +7

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Himiko?"

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Where can I stream Himiko?

Criterion

In the United States, Himiko streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Himiko worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Himiko in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.