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Typhoon Club

1985Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes86%–
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes86%–

Summary

Offering a caustic immersion into the lives of disaffected junior high students on the cusp of adulthood, the film takes place over the 5-day period before, during, and after a ferocious, seemingly liberating typhoon, which six of the students endure while marooned in their school.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Shinji Sōmai
Written by
Yuji Kato
Produced by
MerMade
Music by
Shigeaki Saegusa

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Facts

August 31, 1985 · 1 h 55 min · Drama

Released
August 31, 1985
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Typhoon Club?"

Questions about Typhoon Club

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Typhoon Club?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Typhoon Club from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Typhoon Club worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Typhoon Club plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Typhoon Club good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Typhoon Club in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.