Movie

The Exam

★ 10.0(1)19991h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Yojiro Takita
Release date: 1999-07-03
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About The Exam

The Exam is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Yojiro Takita, starring Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka and Ren Osugi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Exam in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview.

Cast

Eikichi Yazawa

Masumi Togashi

Yuko Tanaka

ToshieTogashi

Ren Osugi

Yoshimoto

Natsumi Ohira

Mayumi Togashi

Masahiko Nishimura

Yuriko Hirooka

Hirotaro Honda

Shoichi Honda

Ittoku Kishibe

Headmaster

Megumi Kobayashi

Masako Motai

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Thomas Kurita

Atsuko Nakamura

Themes & keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Exam in Canada?+

The Exam is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Exam on Netflix?+

The Exam is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Exam?+

The Exam has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Exam?+

The Exam stars Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Ren Osugi, Natsumi Ohira and Masahiko Nishimura.

When did The Exam come out?+

The Exam is a 1999 movie directed by Yojiro Takita.

What genre is The Exam?+

The Exam is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Exam?+

The Exam was directed by Yojiro Takita.