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One Pound Gospel

1988·Movie
50min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , animated movie: but never childish.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A young idealistic nun helps a gluttonous young boxer gain the self control he needs to train to become a champion.

Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
Romantic ComedySports AnimeBoxingFood ObsessionNunCharacter GrowthHeartwarming1980s Japan

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Is One Pound Gospel worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Is One Pound Gospel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will One Pound Gospel make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is One Pound Gospel good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One Pound Gospel in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.