Empire of Passion
1978, Japanese. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
The haunting of a passionate love.
A married woman and her lover murder her husband and dump his body into a well, but his ghost returns to haunt them as the local gossip intensifies.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Empire of Passion
Empire of Passion is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1978
- Original title
- 愛の亡霊
- Country
- Japan, France
- Written by
- Itoko Nakamura, Nagisa Ōshima
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What Empire of Passion is based on
Empire of Passion is adapted from a novel.
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Empire of Passion: quick answers
Is Empire of Passion worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Empire of Passion?
Empire of Passion runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Empire of Passion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Empire of Passion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Empire of Passion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Empire of Passion is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Empire of Passion on?
Empire of Passion is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Empire of Passion?
If you liked Empire of Passion, try Kuroneko, Ghost Story of Yotsuya, Kwaidan.
Who directed Empire of Passion?
Empire of Passion (1978) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Takahiro Tamura, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tatsuya Fuji.
What is Empire of Passion based on?
Empire of Passion is adapted from a novel.