Movies Like This Transient Life (1970)

This Transient Life is a 1970 drama film from Akio Jissoji with a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Mandala and Poem.

Drama

Mandala

1971

Two university students from Kyoto decide to swap partners and spend the night in an isolated motel. However, one of the couples is attacked. Desperate for answers, they search for the attackers and come across a cult that promotes sexual freedom.

5.8

MagicScore

Poem

1972

The ascetic houseboy of a Japanese lawyer bears witness to the secretive sexual relationship between the lawyer's assistant and the maid, the lawyer's wife's sexual dissatisfaction, and the arrival of the lawyer's brother, who has a plan for the family's land and property.

6.7

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Flesh for Frankenstein

1973

Within the decadent walls of the Frankenstein mansion, the Baron and his depraved assistant Otto have discovered the means of creating new life. As the Baron's laboratory begins to fill up with stitched body parts, the Baroness dallies with the randy new manservant and soon the decadent, permissive household is consumed by an outrageous, bizarre and hilarious combination of death and dismemberment.

5.7

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Love in Thoughts

2004

A posthumous look at the last days of Guenther's life as he, his best friend, and his sister let loose on a four-day binge of alcohol, drugs, and sex.

6.3

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What Josiah Saw

2021

A family with buried secrets reunite at a farmhouse after two decades to pay for their past sins.

5.8

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The Insect Woman

1963

A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.

7.2

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Islands in the Stream

1977

An isolated sculptor is visited by his three sons just before the start of WWII.

6.4

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The Last Emperor

1987

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

7.6

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Marquis de Sade: Justine

1969

Without a family, penniless and separated from her sister, a beautiful chaste woman will have to cope with an endless parade of villains, perverts and degenerates who will claim not only her treasured virtue but also her life.

5.0

MagicScore

#10

Linda and Abilene

1969

19th century siblings Abilene and Tod, orphaned on their farm, become sexually attracted to each other. The confused Tod flees to a nearby town where he meets local bar girl Linda, and begins a sexual relationship with her. Meanwhile, a cowboy rapes Abilene, leading Tod seeking revenge despite Linda's wariness and growing compassion for Abilene.

3.6

MagicScore

#11

Let Joy Reign Supreme

1975

A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.

6.4

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#12

Priest

1995

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

6.3

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#13

Convent of Sinners

1986

Convent of Sinners is the story of Susanna, a young girl who is raped by her own father and sent to a convent for her sins, where she falls in love with a priest. The other nuns, however, are jealous and angry, they want Susanna for themselves, and accuse her of being possessed by the Devil.

5.1

MagicScore

#14

Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort

2014

A sudden and mysterious inheritance brings Danny and his friends to Hobb Springs, a forgotten resort deep in the West Virginia hills. Hobb Springs is being looked after under the watchful care of Jackson and Sally, a socially awkward couple who introduce Danny to the long lost family he's never known. A clan by the name of Hillicker. But soon Danny learns his relatives have a different way of living, that for generations, the Hillickers have observed ancient traditions rooted in cannibalism and other taboo rituals.

5.4

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#15

Black Christmas

2006

As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins a series of obscene phone calls with dubious intentions...

5.2

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#16

The Death King

1990

Seven episodes, each taking place on a different day of the week, on the theme of suicide and violent death.

6.3

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#17

Once Were Warriors

1994

A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

7.4

MagicScore

#18

The Color Purple

1985

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

7.7

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#19

Winter Light

1963

A Swedish pastor fails a loving woman, a suicidal fisherman and God.

7.9

MagicScore

#20

2:37

2006

A contemporary, ensemble drama that tells the complex tale of six high school students whose lives are interwoven with situations that so many of today's youth are faced with. The story takes place during a normal school day. At precisely 2:37 a tragedy will occur, affecting the lives of a group of students and their teachers.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like This Transient Life?

The top films similar to This Transient Life by MovieMagicScore are Mandala (5.8), Poem (6.7), Flesh for Frankenstein (5.7). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is This Transient Life worth watching?

This Transient Life holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10 from 43 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is This Transient Life?

This Transient Life (1970) is a drama film directed by Akio Jissoji, starring Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada.

Where can I find more recommendations like This Transient Life?

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About movies like This Transient Life

This ranked list pairs This Transient Life (1970), a drama film from Akio Jissoji, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Michiko Tsukasa take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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