Why it may be worth watching
- The Third Murder combines Drama and Mystery elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Masaharu Fukuyama, Koji Yakusho, Suzu Hirose.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.6/10 from 316 votes.
Movie
The Third Murder
Everyone has a truth to want to believe.
A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.
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Cast
Masaharu FukuyamaTomoaki Shigemori
Koji YakushoTakashi Misumi
Suzu HiroseSakie Yamanaka
Shinnosuke MitsushimaTeru Kawashima
Mikako IchikawaItsuki Shinohara
Izumi MatsuokaAkiko Hattori
Aju MakitaYuka Shigemori
Tōru ShinagawaWatanabe
Toshie NegishiLandlady
Tsutomu TakahashiSakurai
Ichirō OguraTaxi Driver
Hajime InoueMinoru Ono
Isao HashizumeAkihisa Shigemori
Viewing guide
Is The Third Murder right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Mystery, Crime.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
death penaltyjapanconfessionsuspicion of murdersuspicionmurderlawyercourtroom
How it compares
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Reviews
jessetaylorExternal review ·
A very good courtroom procedural with a brilliantly complex performance from the always great Kōji Yakusho. Still, this is a major change of pace from Koreeda and I don't know that I'm a fan of the new style. He does familial drama best and I hope he returns to form on his next feature.
AlunauwieExternal review ·
The Third Murder explores a complex murder case through the eyes of legal professionals, questioning truth, justice, and the integrity of the system. While the film offers powerful performances and strong cinematography, its slow pacing and unresolved subplots may leave viewers with lingering questions. It ultimately highlights the immense responsibility legal authorities bear, as their choices can determine life or death.
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