I Just Didn't Do It
Seen it?2007 | 143 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young man is falsely accused of molesting a high-school girl on a train. He is arrested and charged, and goes through endless court sessions, all the while insisting that he is innocent.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Masayuki Suō
- Ryo KaseTeppei Kaneko
- Asaka SetoRiko Sudo
- Koji YakushoMasayoshi Arakawa
- Koji YamamotoTatsuo Saito
- Masako MotaiToyoko Kaneko
- Tetsushi TanakaAkira Ahamada
- Ken MitsuishiMitsuru Sada
- Toshinori OmiKojo Shinjaki
- Nao OmoriKoji Yamada
- Ranran SuzukiYoko Doi