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Where to watch In the Realm of the Senses (1976) tonight

In the Realm of the Senses (1976) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.6 from 767 TMDB members. A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
September 15, 1976
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 767 votes
Director
Nagisa Ōshima
Starring
Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui
Language
Japanese
Original title
愛のコリーダ
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is In the Realm of the Senses?
In the Realm of the Senses is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is In the Realm of the Senses rated?
In the Realm of the Senses is rated NR in the US.
Is In the Realm of the Senses a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream In the Realm of the Senses?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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