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Eureka

Name: Eureka
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-01-20
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Masaru Miyazaki, Yoichiro Saito, Sayuri Kokusho

2001 | 218 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 38 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 3 hr 38 min.
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In rural Japan, the survivors of a tragedy converge and attempt to overcome their damaged selves, all while a serial killer is on the loose.

CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Cannes Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Shinji Aoyama