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Midsummer’s Equation (2013): Cast & Box Office

Midsummer’s Equation (2013) movie poster

Midsummer’s Equation is a 2013 crime drama directed by Hiroshi Nishitani, starring Masaharu Fukuyama as Manabu Yukawa, Tetsushi Tanaka and Anne Watanabe. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $32.5 million worldwide.

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Midsummer’s Equation (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Midsummer’s Equation About?

The premise of Midsummer’s Equation without spoilers.

Physicist-detective Manabu Yukawa, portrayed by Masaharu Fukuyama, returns in this mystery that follows him to a coastal town where he's scheduled to speak on a panel. A death outside the inn where he's staying prompts Yukawa to investigate, revealing complex ties between the victim, the innkeepers' activist daughter, and a young boy who seems to be everywhere. It's a classic whodunnit with an environmental theme, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes.

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Cast & crew

Midsummer’s Equation Cast & Characters

Masaharu Fukuyama leads the cast as Manabu Yukawa, with Tetsushi Tanaka as Keiichi Tsukazaki and Anne Watanabe as Narumi Kawabata. Directed by Hiroshi Nishitani; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Midsummer’s Equation Box Office

Midsummer’s Equation grossed $32.5 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$32.5M

International
$32.5M
Details

Midsummer’s Equation Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Manatsu no hôteishiki” and “Manatsu no houteishiki”.

Also known as
  • Manatsu no hôteishiki
  • Manatsu no houteishiki
  • 한여름의 방정식
  • Midsummer Formula
  • ガリレオ 真夏の方程式
  • 神探伽俐略2:真夏方程式
  • 真夏の方程式:2013
  • 神探伽利略 盛夏的方程式
  • 盛夏的方程式
  • Летняя формула
  • 한 여름의 방정식
  • 破案天才伽利略:真夏方程式

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Midsummer’s Equation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Midsummer’s Equation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Midsummer’s Equation?

Midsummer’s Equation runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Midsummer’s Equation released?

Midsummer’s Equation was released on June 28, 2013.

Who directed Midsummer’s Equation?

Midsummer’s Equation was directed by Hiroshi Nishitani.

More films by Hiroshi Nishitani

Who is in the cast of Midsummer’s Equation?

Midsummer’s Equation stars Masaharu Fukuyama as Manabu Yukawa, Tetsushi Tanaka as Keiichi Tsukazaki and Anne Watanabe as Narumi Kawabata, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Midsummer’s Equation make at the box office?

Midsummer’s Equation grossed $32.5 million worldwide.

Does Midsummer’s Equation have a post-credit scene?

No. Midsummer’s Equation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Midsummer’s Equation in?

The original language of Midsummer’s Equation is Japanese.

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