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The Rocking Horsemen

1992Movie2 h 15 min

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

My dearest songs, please protect me!

It is 1965. High-school student Takeyoshi Fujiwara hears "Pipeline" by the Ventures, and is mesmerized by their unique sound. With three friends, he forms a band called "The Rocking Horsemen." A warm and comic glimpse into high-school and small-town life in Japan in the 60's.

Feels like

  • Japanese 1960s
  • High School Band
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Rock and Roll
  • Nostalgic Vibe
  • Small Town Life
  • Youthful Dreams
  • Music Discovery

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Written by
Fumio Ishimori, Sunao Ashihara
Produced by
Hideo Sasai, Kyōko Ōbayashi, Kuniyoshi Kawashima
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 31, 1992 · 2 h 15 min · Comedy

Released
October 31, 1992
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rocking Horsemen?"

Questions about The Rocking Horsemen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rocking Horsemen?

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

Is The Rocking Horsemen worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Rocking Horsemen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Rocking Horsemen make me laugh?

A touch

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

Can I half-watch The Rocking Horsemen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Rocking Horsemen in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.