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Visitor Q (2001)

“The only thing stranger than this family is... Visitor Q.”

6.3/10 · 562 votes 1h 24m r ComedyThrillerDramaHorror

#99 of 148 films from 2001 #1944 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Takashi Miike · Written by Itaru Era

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Overview

In a dysfunctional family where the mother is a heroin addict and prostitute, beaten by her son, and the father is an ex-TV reporter, sleeping with his daughter and filming his son being beaten up, ‘Q’, a complete stranger enters the bizarre family, changing their lives for the better, finding a balance in their disturbing natures.

Cast

Kenichi Endoas Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father
Shungicu Uchidaas Keiko Yamazaki / Mother
Kazushi Watanabeas Q / The visitor
Jun Mutôas Takuya Yamazaki / Son
Jun Mutôas Takuya Yamazaki / Son
Fujikoas Miki Yamazaki / Daughter
Shôko Nakaharaas Asako Murato
Ikko Suzukias Sasaoka

Facts

Release dateMarch 17, 2001
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) — shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Drama, Horror
Original titleビジターQ
LanguageJA
Budget$60,400
IMDbtt0290329

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Questions

How long is Visitor Q?
Visitor Q runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Visitor Q worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 562 votes, which places it #99 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 34%) and #1944 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Visitor Q?
Visitor Q was directed by Takashi Miike. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13 Assassins (2010), Audition (2000), As the Gods Will (2014).
Who stars in Visitor Q?
Kenichi Endo as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father; Shungicu Uchida as Keiko Yamazaki / Mother; Kazushi Watanabe as Q / The visitor; Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son; Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son; Fujiko as Miki Yamazaki / Daughter.
What is Visitor Q rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Visitor Q?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/103247.

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