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Japanese Road Movies

A curated collection of Japanese road movies that focus on journeys across the country’s varied landscapes. The selection showcases films where travel and the road itself play central roles in the storytelling.

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Japanese Road Movies – Complete Movie List

Explore the full Japanese Road Movies packed with a wide range of films, from timeless classics to modern hits. This movie list is designed to help you quickly browse, discover, and choose your next watch. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or something new, the Japanese Road Movies offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.


Girls Drive

Girls Drive

2023 • 80 mins • Japanese

Yoko

Yoko

2023 • 113 mins • Japanese

Suzume

Suzume

2023 • 122 min • Japanese

My Broken Mariko

My Broken Mariko

2022 • 85 mins • Japanese

Drive My Car

Drive My Car

2021 • 179 min • Japanese

Toward Zero

Toward Zero

2021 • 72 mins • Japanese

Voices in the Wind

Voices in the Wind

2020 • 139 mins • Japanese

Farewell Song

Farewell Song

2019 • 116 mins • Japanese

Before We Vanish

Before We Vanish

2018 • 129 min • Japanese

Dawn Wind in My Poncho

Dawn Wind in My Poncho

2017 • 90 mins • Japanese

Tokyo Sunrise

Tokyo Sunrise

2015 • 83 mins • Japanese

Hot Road

Hot Road

2014 • 119 mins • Japanese

Riding the Breeze

Riding the Breeze

2014 • 93 mins • Japanese

My Little Sweet Pea

My Little Sweet Pea

2013 • 95 mins • Japanese

Petal Dance

Petal Dance

2013 • 90 mins • Japanese

Dearest

Dearest

2012 • 111 mins • Japanese

I Wish

I Wish

2012 • 128 min • Japanese

Petrel Hotel Blue

Petrel Hotel Blue

2012 • 84 mins • Japanese

Tokyo Oasis

Tokyo Oasis

2011 • 83 mins • Japanese

Haru’s Journey

Haru’s Journey

2010 • 134 mins • Japanese

One Million Yen Girl

One Million Yen Girl

2008 • 121 mins • Japanese

Adrift in Tokyo

Adrift in Tokyo

2007 • 101 mins • Japanese

Love on Sunday: Last Words

Love on Sunday: Last Words

2007 • 97 mins • Japanese

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

2006 • 107 min • Japanese

A Long Walk

A Long Walk

2006 • 136 mins • Japanese

A Day on the Planet

A Day on the Planet

2004 • 110 mins • Japanese

Vibrator

Vibrator

2003 • 94 mins • Japanese

9 Souls

9 Souls

2003 • 120 mins • Japanese

Eureka

Eureka

2001 • 217 min • Spanish

Kaza-hana

Kaza-hana

2000 • 116 mins • Japanese

19

19

2000 • 83 mins • Japanese

Kikujirô no natsu

Kikujirô no natsu

2000 • 121 min • Japanese

Railroad Man

Railroad Man

1999 • 112 mins • Japanese

Adrenaline Drive

Adrenaline Drive

1999 • 112 mins • Japanese

His Motorbike, Her Island

His Motorbike, Her Island

1986 • 90 mins • Japanese

P. P. Rider

P. P. Rider

1983 • 118 mins • Japanese

Play it, Boogie-Woogie

Play it, Boogie-Woogie

1981 • 130 mins • Japanese

Crazy Thunder Road

Crazy Thunder Road

1980 • 98 mins • Japanese

The Yellow Handkerchief

The Yellow Handkerchief

1977 • 109 mins • Japanese

Bye Bye Love

Bye Bye Love

1974 • 85 mins • Japanese

Mr. Thank You

Mr. Thank You

1936 • 76 mins • Japanese

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Comfort Movies

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Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

The official Letterboxd One Million Watched Club lists 597 feature films and 4 TV shows that have been viewed by at least one million members. It includes detailed statistics such as average rating, most‑watched titles, fastest films to reach a million viewers, and representation data for decades, languages, and directors. Milestones like the first films to hit X‑million‑member thresholds and notable achievements across Oscar winners, box‑office rankings, and franchise coverage are also highlighted. The list is regularly updated, with the latest addition being "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in August 2025.

Letterboxd Top 250 Science Fiction Films (2025)

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This list compiles the 250 highest‑rated science‑fiction feature films on Letterboxd as of August 24 2025. It follows strict eligibility rules: only films at least 40 minutes long, categorized as "Science Fiction" on Letterboxd, with a minimum of 3,000 user ratings and 100 likes, and excludes shorts, TV content, re‑issues, and other non‑film formats. The list serves as a sci‑fi specific companion to the broader Letterboxd Top 250 ranking, which includes only a few science‑fiction titles.

Oscar Best Picture Winners

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This collection features films that have received the Academy Award for Best Picture. Each entry represents a movie recognized as the top achievement in cinema for its year. The list provides an overview of Oscar-winning titles without ranking or commentary.

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