88 Best Movies In Japanese - A Good Movie To Watch

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Since the 1990s, Japanese filmmaking has been at the forefront of global cinema, and it seems we are entering another golden age. Here are the best movies to stream now featuring the Japanese language.

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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

7.9

A one-of-a-kind biopic that captures a truly disturbed mindset with impeccable filmmaking

Rohan at the Louvre (2023)

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8.2

A riveting supernatural mystery contemplating Japanese art in relation to the world

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

Call Me Chihiro (2023)

7.0

Slowburn, slice-of-life moments of found family in a small Japanese seaside town

Fallen Angels (1995)

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9.1

An evocative masterpiece that captures the wildness of a big city.

Lady Vengeance (2005)

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8.1

Truth-seeking and revenge fuel this Korean classic

The Farewell (2019)

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9.1

Awkwafina shines in this complex culture clash comedy.

Happy Old Year (2019)

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8.0

An elaborate Thai drama about the cost of going full Marie Kondo

Booksmart (2019)

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9.0

Two academic overachievers from high school set out to prove that they're a smart and fun for one last time.

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

Suzume (2022)

7.4

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

Millenium Mambo (2001)

9.0

A tale about Taipei, along with its ups and downs

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