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Speakerman: The Boo

2004·Movie
1h 17min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The story of an odd creature called the Speakerman, who served duty in a small mining village by sounding the siren/megaphone that is his head to tell the workers when it was time for lunch and to alert people in case of a mining accident. When the mine closes, Speakerman ends up lonely and in search of new friends and meaning in his life.
Existential AnimeHeartfelt Character StudyUnique Visual StyleMelancholy & HopefulQuest for MeaningChildren's FantasySound-Driven NarrativeGentle OddityThoughtful & Poignant

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Speakerman: The Boo legally?

Speakerman: The Boo is included with a subscription to Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Speakerman: The Boo worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Speakerman: The Boo?

1 h 17 min

Speakerman: The Boo runs 1 h 17 min.

What language is Speakerman: The Boo in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Speakerman: The Boo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Speakerman: The Boo in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.