37 Seconds (2019)
Japanese · Drama · 115 min · R18+
★ 7.3 Moderate ratings 111 ratings
Released 9 Feb 2019
Page updated 18 Oct 2026
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Audience★ 7.3 from 111 ratings on TMDB
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37 Seconds is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
What the audience says
37 Seconds earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 111 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 115 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of Japanese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 111 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Yuma, a 23-year-old comic book artist with profound cerebral palsy, has been emotionally stunted by her well-meaning but overprotective mother. As she begins to seek independence and sexual awakening on her own terms, she discovers an unexpected path to love and forgiveness.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | R18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hikari
Cast

Mei Kayama
Yuma Takada

Misuzu Kanno
Yasuko Takada

Shunsuke Daitoh
Toshiya

Makiko Watanabe
Mai

Minori Hagiwara
Sayaka

Haruka Imou
Yuka
Where to watch in Japan
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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Frequently asked
Is 37 Seconds worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. 1h 55m of Japanese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch 37 Seconds?
You can stream 37 Seconds in Japan on Netflix.
When is 37 Seconds coming to streaming?
37 Seconds is already streaming in Japan on Netflix.
Is 37 Seconds family friendly?
37 Seconds is rated R18+ — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is 37 Seconds in?
37 Seconds is a Japanese film (Drama).
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