7 Japanese movies you can watch today

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Monster (Prime Video)

This is a 2023 Japanese psychological drama directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Sakura Ando stars as a mother who confronts the teacher after noticing disturbing changes in her son's behaviour.

Rashomon (Plex)

The 1950 Japanese film is directed by Akira Kurosawa. Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori and Takashi Shimura star in this highly acclaimed movie.

Godzilla Minus One (Netflix)

The film takes you to post-war Japan, where an injured ex-fighter pilot joins in the efforts to fight a massive nuclear monster. Takashi Yamazaki directed the movie.

The Door into Summer (Netflix)

The science-fiction film, starring Kento Yamazaki, follows the life of robotics engineer Soichiro Takakura. Takahiro Miki directed this movie.

Love Life (Sony LIV)

This is a 2022 Japanese drama film directed by Koji Fukada. Set in modern Japan, the film narrates the tale of Taeko, a married woman.

Letters from Iwo Jima  (Apple TV+)

This war film, directed by Clint Eastwood, stars Ken Watanabe and Kazunari Ninomiya. It shows the Battle of Iwo Jima from the point of view of the Japanese soldiers.

Audition

Ryo Ishibashi and Eihi Shiina star in this horror film, which revolves around a widower Shigeharu Aoyama.  Takashi Miike directed the film.