The Funeral (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1984, The Funeral is a comedy and drama film directed by Jūzō Itami, running about 124 minutes. “…A deadly comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Who’s in it. The Funeral stars Tsutomu Yamazaki as Wabisuke Inoue, Nobuko Miyamoto as Chizuko Amamiya, Kin Sugai as Kikue Amamiya and Hideji Ōtaki as Shokichi Amamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Funeral has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Funeral page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Funeral tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Funeral (1984)?
- In US, The Funeral is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Funeral worth watching?
- The Funeral holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Funeral?
- The Funeral stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kin Sugai, Hideji Ōtaki and Isao Bitō.
- When was The Funeral released?
- The Funeral was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.