Anatahan

1953·Movie
1h 31min
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

From June 1944, twelve Japanese seamen are stranded for seven years on an abandoned and forgotten island called Anatahan.
WWII stranded soldiersJapanese propagandaSurvivalIslandPsychological dramaGender conflictHistoricalBleakJapanese cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Anatahan

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Where can I stream Anatahan legally?

Anatahan is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anatahan worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anatahan rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Anatahan?

1 h 31 min

Anatahan runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anatahan?

Critics80
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Anatahan higher (80) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Anatahan in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Anatahan?

6CAFRITJPUSIN

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anatahan in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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