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Typhoon Club

1985·Movie
1h 55min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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We're in the gym at midnight, we're in the eye of the typhoon!

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.
Japanese New WaveAdolescent AngstComing-of-Age DramaTyphoon as MetaphorDisaffected YouthExistential UncertaintySocial IsolationMelancholic AtmosphereCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Typhoon Club legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Typhoon Club worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Typhoon Club?

1 h 55 min

Typhoon Club runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Typhoon Club?

Critics86
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Typhoon Club higher (86) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Typhoon Club in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Typhoon Club?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Typhoon Club in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.