The Third Murder

2017 • 2h 5m •

Drama Mystery Crime

MOVIEVIBE Rating

★ 6.6/10

307 reviews

Your Rating

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

"Everyone has a truth to want to believe."

Top Billed Cast

Masaharu Fukuyama

Tomoaki Shigemori

Koji Yakusho

Takashi Misumi

Suzu Hirose

Sakie Yamanaka

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Teru Kawashima

Mikako Ichikawa

Itsuki Shinohara

Izumi Matsuoka

Akiko Hattori

Aju Makita

Yuka Shigemori

Tōru Shinagawa

Watanabe

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J jessetaylor Verified TMDB Critic

2017-09-15

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....

A Alunauwie Verified TMDB Critic

2025-09-17

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.

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