The Exam
1999, Japanese. Directed by Yojiro Takita.
Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 3 July 1999
- Original title
- お受験
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Nobuyuki Isshiki, Hiroshi Saito
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What The Exam is based on
The Exam is adapted from a novel.
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The Exam runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is The Exam on?
The Exam isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 July 1999. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Exam?
If you liked The Exam, try Family Weekend, Almost Friends, A Dog Year.
Who directed The Exam?
The Exam (1999) was directed by Yojiro Takita and stars Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Ren Osugi.
What is The Exam based on?
The Exam is adapted from a novel.