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Japan (2003): Ratings & Box Office

Japan (2003) movie poster

Japan is a 2003 drama directed by Carlos Reygadas. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $206,784 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
79%
worldwide gross
$206.8K
Metascore
76
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Japan (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Carlos Reygadas
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Tartan
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Japan About?

The premise of Japan without spoilers.

A struggling painter, seeking escape in rural Mexico, intends to end his life. However, his plans are disrupted when he encounters a secluded village and Ascen, a resilient widow. Through their connection, her strength and compassion help him confront his inner turmoil and find a renewed appreciation for the world around him, ultimately leading him toward healing and hope.

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Crew

The Director of Japan

Directed by Carlos Reygadas.

From the director

More from Carlos Reygadas

More films directed by Carlos Reygadas, best-rated first: Silent Light, Post Tenebras Lux, Battle in Heaven and Aficionados.

Full filmography
Ratings

Japan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Japan 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.

Box office

Japan Box Office

Japan grossed $206,784 worldwide. $21,900 came from the US and Canada and $184,884 (89%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$206.8K

US & Canada
$21.9K
International
$184.9K
US & Canada 11% Rest of the world 89%
Videos

Japan Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Japan.

Official Trailer - JAPANESE STORY (2003, Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima)
Details

Japan Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “生命最后之旅” and “生命之光”.

Also known as
  • 生命最后之旅
  • 生命之光
  • 天地悠悠
  • Japón
  • Япония
  • Japán
  • 生命最後之旅
  • 하폰
  • Japão

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FAQ

Japan FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Japan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Japan?

Japan runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Japan released?

Japan was released on March 19, 2003.

Who directed Japan?

Japan was directed by Carlos Reygadas.

More films by Carlos Reygadas

How much did Japan make at the box office?

Japan grossed $206,784 worldwide ($21,900 domestic, $184,884 international).

How is Japan rated?

Japan has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.

Does Japan have a post-credit scene?

No. Japan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Japan in?

The original language of Japan is Spanish.

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