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Tokyo Godfathers

2003·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , animated movie: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Meet the ultimate dysfunctional family.

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Urban Christmas StoryFound Family DramaHumanist Comedy-DramaSocial CommentaryAnime MasterpieceCoincidental PlotHeartwarming & GrittyRedemption ArcEccentric CharactersHopeful Narrative

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Questions about Tokyo Godfathers

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Where can I stream Tokyo Godfathers?

In the United States, Tokyo Godfathers is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Tokyo Godfathers worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Tokyo Godfathers okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Tokyo Godfathers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Tokyo Godfathers?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Tokyo Godfathers in English?

JapaneseEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English and Spanish.

What tropes does Tokyo Godfathers use?

Thanks for the MammaryHero Stole My BikeEverybody LivesCue the Falling ObjectCue the SunDisguised in DragBruce Lee CloneChristianity Is CatholicInelegant BlubberingSacrificial LionOh, Crap!"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Thanks for the Mammary, Hero Stole My Bike, and Everybody Lives.