In the Realm of the Senses
1976, Japanese. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Never before had a man and a woman loved each other so intensely.
A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NC-17
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In the Realm of the Senses
In the Realm of the Senses is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nagisa ŌshimaDirector
- Eiko MatsudaSada Abe
- Tatsuya FujiKichizo Ishida
- Aoi NakajimaToku
- Yasuko MatsuiTagawa Inn Manager
- Meika SeriMatsuko (Yoshidaya Maid)
- Kanae KobayashiOld Geisha Kikuryû
- Taiji TonoyamaOld Beggar
- Kyōji KokonoeTeacher Ômiya
- Naomi ShiraishiGeisha Yaeji
- Shinkichi NodaStreet Restaurant Owner
- Komikichi HoriMitsuwa Geisha
- Kikuhei MatsunoyaHôkan Jester
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1976
- Original title
- 愛のコリーダ
- Country
- Japan, France
- Written by
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Box office
- $7.7M
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What In the Realm of the Senses is based on
In the Realm of the Senses is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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In the Realm of the Senses: quick answers
Is In the Realm of the Senses worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Realm of the Senses?
In the Realm of the Senses runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does In the Realm of the Senses have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Realm of the Senses. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Realm of the Senses parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Realm of the Senses is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Realm of the Senses on?
In the Realm of the Senses is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Realm of the Senses?
If you liked In the Realm of the Senses, try The Duke of Burgundy, It Feels So Good, Fifty Shades Freed.
Who directed In the Realm of the Senses?
In the Realm of the Senses (1976) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji, Aoi Nakajima.
What is In the Realm of the Senses based on?
In the Realm of the Senses is based on a true story.