Visitor Q (2001) movie poster

Visitor Q (2001)

ビジターQ
"The only thing stranger than this family is... Visitor Q."
ThumbScore
👍 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 60% (RT: 60%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaHorrorThriller

Where to Watch

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Director
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (535 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Cast
Kenichi Endo as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father
Shungicu Uchida as Keiko Yamazaki / Mother
Kazushi Watanabe as Q / The visitor
Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son
Fujiko as Miki Yamazaki / Daughter
Shôko Nakahara as Asako Murato
Ikko Suzuki as Sasaoka
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 535 votes. Critics gave it 60%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2001 among dedicated fans.
  • Takashi Miike cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Visitor Q is a 2001 comedy, drama, horror film directed by Takashi Miike. 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. The film has been rated by 535 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Visitor Q delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Visitor Q (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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