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The Third Murder

6.6/10
TMDB318 votes
2017Original: Japanese125 min

A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Cast: Masaharu Fukuyama, Koji Yakusho, Suzu Hirose, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Mikako Ichikawa

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About The Third Murder

Everyone has a truth to want to believe.

The Third Murder (2017) is a film in the drama, mystery, crime genres. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The cast includes Masaharu Fukuyama, Koji Yakusho, Suzu Hirose, Shinnosuke Mitsushima.

Released
2017-09-09
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
125 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
Fuji Television Network, AMUSE, Fuji IG Laboratory for Movies (FILM), BUN-BUKU, GAGA Corporation
Writers
Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Audience reviews

6.6/10 from 318 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

jessetaylor

TMDB member review

A very good courtroom procedural with a brilliantly complex performance from the always great Kōji Yakusho. Still, this is a major change of pace from Koreeda and I don't know that I'm a fan of the new style. He does familial drama best and I hope he returns to form on his next feature.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

The Third Murder explores a complex murder case through the eyes of legal professionals, questioning truth, justice, and the integrity of the system. While the film offers powerful performances and strong cinematography, its slow pacing and unresolved subplots may leave viewers with lingering questions. It ultimately highlights the immense responsibility legal authorities bear, as their choices can determine life or…

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The Third Murder explores a complex murder case through the eyes of legal professionals, questioning truth, justice, and the integrity of the system. While the film offers powerful performances and strong cinematography, its slow pacing and unresolved subplots may leave viewers with lingering questions. It ultimately highlights the immense responsibility legal authorities bear, as their choices can determine life or death. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.

Who stars in The Third Murder?

Masaharu Fukuyama, Koji Yakusho, Suzu Hirose, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Mikako Ichikawa, Izumi Matsuoka. See the cast cards above for character names.

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