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52-Hertz Whales

2024Movie2 h 15 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

After a life of abuse, Kiko moves to a quiet seaside town. There, she meets a young boy who, like her, has also suffered domestic abuse. Through their shared pain, they also find much-needed solace

Feels like

  • Abuse
  • Melancholy
  • Psychological Drama
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Bleak

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Izuru Narushima
Written by
Yukari Tatsui
Produced by
Masanori SAKAI
Music by
Kobayashi Yohei

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Facts

March 1, 2024 · 2 h 15 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
March 1, 2024
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream 52-Hertz Whales?"

Questions about 52-Hertz Whales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 52-Hertz Whales?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 52-Hertz Whales worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.3).

Is 52-Hertz Whales plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is 52-Hertz Whales in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.