No Longer Human

No Longer Human

Directed by Mika Ninagawa

Produced by Shochiku, Asmik Ace

2019120 min6.0 / 10

A dark, introspective portrait of a celebrated novelist's self-destructive spiral through addiction and fractured relationships, grounded in existential despair.

The story of Osamu Dazai, one of Japan's most celebrated novelists, absorbed in alcohol and love; married and in a relationship with two other lovers.

Questions people ask

  • Is No Longer Human sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does No Longer Human end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is No Longer Human scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is No Longer Human easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is No Longer Human violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like No Longer Human

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as No Longer Human

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like No Longer Human, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like No Longer Human, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like No Longer Human, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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