The Third Murder
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The Third Murder

Original Native Title: 三度目の殺人 (ja)

Everyone has a truth to want to believe.

Audio Tracks:Japanese

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

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

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

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Third Murder.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Screenplay / Writers

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Executive Producers

Chiaki Harada, Shinichi Ogawa, Tatsumi Yoda

Original Score

Ludovico Einaudi

Cinematography

Mikiya Takimoto

Film Editing

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Production Design

Yohei Taneda

Costume Styling

Kazuko Kurosawa

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Fuji Television NetworkJP
AMUSEJP
Fuji IG Laboratory for Movies (FILM)
BUN-BUKUJP

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Japan

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Fuji Television NetworkToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
AMUSEToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Fuji IG Laboratory for Movies (FILM)Primary Studio Soundstage
BUN-BUKUToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
GAGA CorporationToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2014 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2015 - 2016 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2016 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 2017

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Third Murder. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Masaharu Fukuyama's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Third Murder, Masaharu Fukuyama underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Koji Yakusho. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Hirokazu Kore-eda concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Third Murder, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.6/10)

The Third Murder achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Third Murder was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Japan

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Third Murder

Where was The Third Murder filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Third Murder was filmed primarily across Japan utilizing major facilities such as Fuji Television Network, AMUSE, Fuji IG Laboratory for Movies (FILM), BUN-BUKU, GAGA Corporation. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Third Murder?

The ensemble features Masaharu Fukuyama as Tomoaki Shigemori, Koji Yakusho as Takashi Misumi, Suzu Hirose as Sakie Yamanaka, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Teru Kawashima, under the visionary direction of Hirokazu Kore-eda.

Where can I stream The Third Murder online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Third Murder (2017) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Third Murder?

The Third Murder is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.