
Melodrama
1988, Japanese. Directed by Keiichi Ozawa.
The film depicts the anguish of an arsonist as he approaches the statute of limitations.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 July 1988
- Original title
- メロドラマ
- Written by
- Jun Takada
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How long is Melodrama?
Melodrama runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Melodrama have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Melodrama on?
Melodrama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Melodrama?
If you liked Melodrama, try The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Unthinkable.
Who directed Melodrama?
Melodrama (1988) was directed by Keiichi Ozawa and stars Masatô Ibu, Mayumi Asaka, Ichirō Zaitsu.