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Himizu

2012Movie2 h 10 min

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A relentlessly bleak, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

All hopes ruined by his parents.

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Feels like

Existential Drama
Abusive Family
Teenage Despair
Human Frailty
Bleak Realism
Psychological Turmoil
Social Isolation
Coming-of-Age Tragedy

Crew

Directed by: Sion Sono
Written by: Sion Sono, Minoru Furuya
Music by: Tomohide Harada

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Facts

January 14, 2012 · 2 h 10 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: January 14, 2012
Runtime: 2 h 10 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 10 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Himizu?"

Questions about Himizu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Himizu?

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

Is Himizu worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will I feel good after watching Himizu?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Himizu in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.