The Motive
Four people are discovered brutally murdered in an up-scale high-rise apartment. All the victims appear to be family, but as the investigation deepens it is discovered that one of the victims isn't related to the family.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 理由
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2004-12-18
- Runtime: 160 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: PSC, WOWOW
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.196
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Takehiro Murata
as Ishikawa, Police
Ryo Kase
as Yuji Yashiro
Toshie Negishi
as Satoko Sunagawa
Saki Terashima
as Nobuko Katakura
Takuro Atsuki
as Takahiro Koito
Wakaba Irie
as
Ittoku Kishibe
as Caretaker
Tokie Hidari
as Toshiko Takarai
Kyūsaku Shimada
as
Shin'ya Ohwada
as Yoshio Sato
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Motive?▼
The Motive is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2004-12-18.
Who are the main actors in The Motive?▼
The main cast includes Takehiro Murata, Ryo Kase, Toshie Negishi, Saki Terashima, Takuro Atsuki, .
Where can I watch The Motive online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Motive is available.
Is The Motive based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Motive?▼
The Motive has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Motive?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Motive?▼
The soundtrack was composed by PSC, WOWOW. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Motive filmed?▼
The Motive was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Motive?▼
The total runtime of The Motive is 160 minutes.
Is The Motive suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Motive?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Motive.
Does The Motive have a post-credit scene?▼
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