The Funeral
1984, Japanese. Directed by Jūzō Itami.
…A deadly comedy.
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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7.2/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Funeral
The Funeral is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jūzō ItamiDirector
- Tsutomu YamazakiWabisuke Inoue
- Nobuko MiyamotoChizuko Amamiya
- Kin SugaiKikue Amamiya
- Hideji ŌtakiShinkichi Amamiya
- Isao BitōShigeru
- Midori EbinaKiyo
- Nekohachi EdoyaEbihara
- Kamatari FujiwaraSmall Old Man
- Hideo FukuharaTV Studio Guard
- Hiroko FutabaShokichi's Wife
- Manpei IkeuchiJiro
- Yosui InoueTelegram Deliverer
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1984
- Original title
- お葬式
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Jūzō Itami
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The Funeral: quick answers
Is The Funeral worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Funeral?
The Funeral runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Funeral have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Funeral. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Funeral parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Funeral yet.
Which OTT platform is The Funeral on?
The Funeral is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Funeral?
If you liked The Funeral, try Eulogy, Death at a Funeral, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.
Who directed The Funeral?
The Funeral (1984) was directed by Jūzō Itami and stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kin Sugai.