In the Realm of the Senses (1977)
Japanese drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima
Rated NC-17 in the US
Adults only: no one 17 and under admitted.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m 103 min
- Released
- 1 April 1977
- Language
- Japanese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
In the Realm of the Senses has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). In the US it is rated NC-17. The Japanese film released on 1 April 1977. It is directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda and Taiji Tonoyama.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Cast
- Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Taiji Tonoyama, Aoi Nakajima, Meika Seri, Yasuko Matsui, Kanae Kobayashi
- Editing
- Keiichi Uraoka
- Music
- Minoru Miki
- Written by
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Produced by
- Anatole Dauman
- Distribution
- Toho-Towa
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Tokyo
- Filmed in
- Japan
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 April 1977
- First shown
- 15 May 1976 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Adults only. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of In the Realm of the Senses?
In the Realm of the Senses has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.
When did In the Realm of the Senses release?
In the Realm of the Senses released on 1 April 1977.
Who directed In the Realm of the Senses?
In the Realm of the Senses is directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who is in the cast of In the Realm of the Senses?
The cast of In the Realm of the Senses includes Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Taiji Tonoyama, Aoi Nakajima, Meika Seri and Yasuko Matsui.
What is In the Realm of the Senses rated in the US?
In the Realm of the Senses is rated NC-17 by the Motion Picture Association.
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