Odd Obsession
1959, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Odd Obsession is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kon IchikawaDirector
- Machiko KyōIkuko Kenmochi
- Ganjirō Nakamura IIKenji Kenmochi
- Tatsuya NakadaiKimura
- Junko KanoToshiko Kenmochi
- Tanie KitabayashiHana
- Ichirō SugaiMasseur
- Mantarō UshioDr. Kodama
- Kyū SazankaCurio Dealer
- Mayumi KurataKoike
- Hikaru HoshiPolice Detective
- Saburo DatePolice Detective
- Shizuo ChūjōPolice Detective
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1959
- Original title
- 鍵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Natto Wada, Keiji Hasebe, Kon Ichikawa
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What Odd Obsession is based on
Odd Obsession is based on The Key, a 1956 novel by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, published by Chuokoron-Shinsha.
Novel · 1956
The Key
By Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
Published by Chuokoron-Shinsha
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Odd Obsession runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is Odd Obsession on?
Odd Obsession is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Odd Obsession?
If you liked Odd Obsession, try Late Autumn, Kinds of Kindness, Class.
Who directed Odd Obsession?
Odd Obsession (1959) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Tatsuya Nakadai.
What is Odd Obsession based on?
Odd Obsession is based on The Key, a 1956 novel by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, published by Chuokoron-Shinsha.