11 Best Japanese Films Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch

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11 Best Japanese Films Movies To Watch

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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8.6

An anti-war masterpiece that explores repressed male desire via dazzling performances from David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto

Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017)

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8.2

A whimsical journey through a single night in Kyoto, where love, laughter, and surreal adventures await

A Silent Voice (2016)

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8.7

A coming-of-age movie that circles around friendship and the atonement of a boy

Suzume (2022)

7.4

A wonderful adventure and fantasy tale from the director of the anime hit Your Name.

Small, Slow But Steady (2022)

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8.3

A quiet, inspiring story about connection and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shinjuku Boys (1995)

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8.1

Gender defies expectations and hearts defy conventions in 1990s Japan

Angel’s Egg (1985)

7.4

A surreal, (almost) wordless journey into the meaning of life

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

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9.0

In his revered trademark style, Koreeda delivers another intricate drama pondering the meaning of family.

Wolf Children (2012)

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9.0

A strange story of love and parenting but the children are half-human, half-wolf.

After the Storm (2017)

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9.1

A calm Japanese family drama about a father trying to win his family back.

Spirited Away (2001)

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9.0

The beautifully hand-drawn Japanese winner of the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature

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