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The Third Murder

"Everyone has a truth to want to believe."

A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.

Top Cast

  • Masaharu Fukuyama

    Masaharu Fukuyama

    Tomoaki Shigemori

  • Koji Yakusho

    Koji Yakusho

    Takashi Misumi

  • Suzu Hirose

    Suzu Hirose

    Sakie Yamanaka

  • Shinnosuke Mitsushima

    Shinnosuke Mitsushima

    Teru Kawashima

  • Mikako Ichikawa

    Mikako Ichikawa

    Itsuki Shinohara

  • Izumi Matsuoka

    Izumi Matsuoka

    Akiko Hattori

  • Aju Makita

    Aju Makita

    Yuka Shigemori

  • Tōru Shinagawa

    Tōru Shinagawa

    Watanabe

  • Toshie Negishi

    Toshie Negishi

    Landlady

Overview

A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.

Rating

6.6 / 10
286 Reviews
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2 Reviews

  • jessetaylor
    jessetaylor
    7 Sep 15, 2017

    A very good courtroom procedural with a brilliantly complex performance from the always great Kōji Yakusho. Still, this is a major change of pace from Koreeda and I don't know that I'm a fan of the new style. He does familial drama best and I hope he returns to form on his next feature.

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    7 Sep 17, 2025

    The Third Murder explores a complex murder case through the eyes of legal professionals, questioning truth, justice, and the integrity of the system. While the film offers powerful performances and strong cinematography, its slow pacing and unresolved subplots may leave viewers with lingering questions. It ultimately highlights the immense responsibility legal authorities bear, as their choices can determine life or death. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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