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Achilles and the Tortoise

2008Movie2 h 0 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Artist Struggle
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Perseverance
  • Slow Burn
  • Contemplative
  • Relationship Dynamics

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Takeshi Kitano
Written by
Takeshi Kitano
Produced by
Takio Yoshida, Masayuki Mori
Music by
Yuki Kajiura

Everyone

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Facts

September 20, 2008 · 2 h 0 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
September 20, 2008
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Achilles and the Tortoise?"

Questions about Achilles and the Tortoise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Achilles and the Tortoise?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Achilles and the Tortoise worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Will Achilles and the Tortoise make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Achilles and the Tortoise 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 Achilles and the Tortoise in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.