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Chronicle of My Mother

2012Movie1 h 59 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–77%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–77%

Summary

Best-selling novelist Kosaku Igami has made a career out of using his family as fodder for his novels, much to their dismay.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Masato Harada
Written by
Masato Harada, Yasushi Inoue
Produced by
Yoshitaka Ishizuka
Music by
Harumi Fuuki

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Facts

April 28, 2012 · 1 h 59 min · Drama

Released
April 28, 2012
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chronicle of My Mother?"

Questions about Chronicle of My Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chronicle of My Mother?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Chronicle of My Mother worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Chronicle of My Mother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Chronicle of My Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Chronicle of My Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.