The Land of Hope
2012, Japanese. Directed by Sion Sono.
What's life after a disaster?
An old couple, their only son, the son's wife, a young man and his lover live peacefully in a village. Then, a terrifying earthquake strikes that causes a nearby nuclear station to explode. The residents must evacuate, but the family lives on a farm, with only half of the area designated as an evacuation area.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Land of Hope
The Land of Hope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 20 October 2012
- Original title
- 希望の国
- Country
- United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan
- Written by
- Sion Sono
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The Land of Hope: quick answers
Is The Land of Hope worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Land of Hope?
The Land of Hope runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Land of Hope have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Land of Hope. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Land of Hope parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Land of Hope yet.
Which OTT platform is The Land of Hope on?
The Land of Hope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Land of Hope?
If you liked The Land of Hope, try Fukushima 50, Grave of the Fireflies, Picnic.
Who directed The Land of Hope?
The Land of Hope (2012) was directed by Sion Sono and stars Isao Natsuyagi, Naoko Ohtani, Jun Murakami.