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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid

2023Movie1 h 15 minNR

AnimationDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–86%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–86%

Summary

Finally, the day of Mai's high school graduation has arrived. While Sakuta eagerly waits for his girlfriend, an elementary schooler who looks exactly like her appears before him. Suspicious, and for all the wrong reasons...

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Soichi Masui
Written by
Masahiro Yokotani, Hajime Kamoshida
Produced by
Yuichiro Kurokawa, Shunsuke Nara
Music by
Hidehiro Kawai, Ryo Kishimoto, Tsukasa Inoue

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Facts

December 1, 2023 · 1 h 15 min · NR

Released
December 1, 2023
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$2 million
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid?"

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Where can I stream Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.