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Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald

1997Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes88%93%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A love story written by an ordinary housewife is going to be broadcast as a radio drama and almost everyone among the crew insists on changing various parts of the play to their liking.

Feels like

  • Comedy
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Family-Friendly
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Radio Industry
  • Lighthearted
  • Meta-Narrative Elements

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Koki Mitani
Written by
Koki Mitani
Produced by
Hideyuki Takai, Takashi Ishihara, Kanjiro Sakura
Music by
Takayuki Hattori

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 8, 1997 · 1 h 43 min · Comedy

Released
November 8, 1997
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

The Prima Donna, An Aesop, Adapted Out +9

  • The Prima Donna
  • An Aesop
  • Adapted Out
  • Dude, Where's My Respect?
  • Voodoo Shark
  • Extreme Doormat
  • Foreshadowing
  • Holding the Floor
  • Large Ham
  • Creator's Pet
  • Gainax Ending
  • Executive Meddling

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald?"

Questions about Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Is Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald use?

The Prima DonnaAn AesopAdapted OutDude, Where's My Respect?Voodoo SharkExtreme DoormatForeshadowingHolding the FloorLarge HamCreator's PetGainax EndingExecutive Meddlingand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Prima Donna, An Aesop, and Adapted Out.