
Pigs and Battleships
Directed by Shōhei Imamura
Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation
A gritty portrait of two lovers trapped in the yakuza underworld of post-war Japan, where poverty, exploitation, and systemic corruption make their dream of togetherness seem impossibly fragile.
In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together.
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Questions people ask
Is Pigs and Battleships sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Pigs and Battleships scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does Pigs and Battleships end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Pigs and Battleships violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Pigs and Battleships easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Pigs and Battleships
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pigs and Battleships
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pigs and Battleships, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pigs and Battleships, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pigs and Battleships, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































