The Japanese Wife Next Door
2004, Japanese. Directed by Yutaka Ikejima.
Office worker Takashi shares a drink one night with two women: Ryoko and Sakura. Fate intervenes and he subsequently ends up marrying Sakura. The newlywed couple move into Takashi’s family home (shared with his sister, father and grandfather), but Sakura’s nymphomaniac sex drive soon starts to cause tensions.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 23 April 2004
- Original title
- 淫乱なる一族 第一章 痴人たちの戯れ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kyoko Godai
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The Japanese Wife Next Door: quick answers
Is The Japanese Wife Next Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Japanese Wife Next Door?
The Japanese Wife Next Door runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does The Japanese Wife Next Door have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Japanese Wife Next Door on?
The Japanese Wife Next Door isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Japanese Wife Next Door?
If you liked The Japanese Wife Next Door, try The Overnight, Symbol, Horrible Bosses 2.
Who directed The Japanese Wife Next Door?
The Japanese Wife Next Door (2004) was directed by Yutaka Ikejima and stars Naohiro Hirakawa, Reiko Yamaguchi, Lemon Hanazawa.