Eureka
In rural Japan, the survivors of a tragedy converge and attempt to overcome their damaged selves, all while a serial killer is on the loose.
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About Eureka
Eureka is a 2001 Japanese-language drama film directed by Shinji Aoyama. The cast is led by Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Masaru Miyazaki. It has a runtime of 3h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Eureka was produced by dentsu Music and Entertainment, Les Films de L'Observatoire, and Suncent CinemaWorks and made in Japan and France. It was released on January 20, 2001.
- Director
- Shinji Aoyama
- Writers
- Shinji Aoyama
- Release date
- January 20, 2001
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, France
- Production
- dentsu Music and Entertainment, Les Films de L'Observatoire, Suncent CinemaWorks
Eureka cast & crew
Eureka was directed by Shinji Aoyama and written by Shinji Aoyama.
The cast features Koji Yakusho as Makoto Sawai, Aoi Miyazaki as Kozue Tamura, Masaru Miyazaki as Naoki Tamura, Yoichiro Saito as Akihiko, Sayuri Kokusho as Yumiko, and Ken Mitsuishi as Shigeo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Isao Yamada, cinematography is by Masaki Tamura, and it was produced by Takenori Sentô.
Is Eureka worth watching?
Eureka holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 100 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Eureka is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Eureka
Koji Yakusho
Makoto Sawai
Aoi Miyazaki
Kozue Tamura
Masaru Miyazaki
Naoki Tamura
Yoichiro Saito
Akihiko
Sayuri Kokusho
Yumiko
Ken Mitsuishi
Shigeo
Yutaka Matsushige
Matsuoka
Sansei Shiomi
Yoshiyuki Sawai
Machiko Ono
Mikiko
Eihi Shiina
Keiko Kono
Go Riju
Busjack Man
Kimie Shingyoji
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Eureka — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Eureka in United States?
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▸What language is Eureka in?
Eureka is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Eureka?
Eureka runs 3 hours 38 minutes (218 minutes).
▸What is Eureka rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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