

Play Dead
2009, Japanese. Directed by Tetsuya Takehora.
Traveling to Osaka, Gonzo sees a dead woman inside a small house, but when he investigates, he finds she's not dead after all, and everything becomes a strange game of fun and desire.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Play Dead is streaming on Midnight Pulp in India.
Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 5 June 2009
- Original title
- つや女房
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kosuke Komatsu
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Play Dead: quick answers
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How long is Play Dead?
Play Dead runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Play Dead have a post-credits scene?
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Play Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Play Dead on?
Play Dead is streaming on Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Play Dead?
If you liked Play Dead, try What Maisie Knew, Hungry Hearts, Female Yakuza Tale.
Who directed Play Dead?
Play Dead (2009) was directed by Tetsuya Takehora and stars Kaho Kasumi, Tomohiro Okada, Yuya Ishikawa.