Junko

2017·Movie
1h 18min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare9

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Based on the murder of Junko Furuta. The film deals as much with the social factors that produced Furuta's four assailants as it does with Furuta's suffering at their hands.
True Crime DramaSocial CommentaryDisturbingPsychological StudyHuman AtrocityBleak & UnflinchingGritty RealismInvestigative DramaMorbid SubjectUncomfortable Viewing

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Junko legally?

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Is Junko worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Junko rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Junko?

1 h 18 min

Junko runs 1 h 18 min.

Is Junko based on a true story?

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

What language is Junko in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

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