Is The Bad Sleep Well scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Bad Sleep Well for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film.

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How long is The Bad Sleep Well?

The Bad Sleep Well runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Is The Bad Sleep Well suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Bad Sleep Well in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19602h 30mCrime / Drama / Thriller

The Bad Sleep Well

Name: The Bad Sleep Well
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1960-09-19
Duration: 150 min

TMDB movie listing

In this loose adaptation of "Hamlet," illegitimate son Kôichi Nishi climbs to a high position within a Japanese corporation and marries the crippled daughter of company vice president Iwabuchi. At the reception, the wedding cake is a replica of their corporate headquarters, but an aspect of the design reminds the party of the hushed-up death of Nishi's father. It is then that Nishi unleashes his plan to avenge his father's death.

TMDB audience score

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The Bad Sleep Well at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 30m

At 2h 30m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

No US listings

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TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 302 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Bad Sleep Well tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 30m.
TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 302 votes.
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Questions about The Bad Sleep Well

Is The Bad Sleep Well scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Bad Sleep Well for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Bad Sleep Well in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for The Bad Sleep Well in the US.
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?: The Bad Sleep Well runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Is The Bad Sleep Well suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Bad Sleep Well in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.