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The Machine Girl

2008·Movie
1h 36min
63
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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

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It's Payback Time!

The life of a young, Japanese schoolgirl is destroyed when her family is killed by a Ninja-Yakuza family. Her hand cut off, she replaces it with various machines-of-death, and seeks revenge.
Gore ActionVengeanceJapanese CinemaNinja-Yakuza WarOver-the-Top ViolenceExploitation FilmCult ClassicDarkly Humorous

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Where can I stream The Machine Girl legally?

The Machine Girl is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll, Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Machine Girl worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Machine Girl rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Machine Girl?

1 h 36 min

The Machine Girl runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Machine Girl?

Critics67
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Machine Girl much the same way.

What language is The Machine Girl in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Machine Girl?

10ATCACHDEDKFIGBJPPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Machine Girl in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Machine Girl use?

Sailor FukuBFGWhat Measure Is a Mook?High-Pressure BloodTraining MontageAn Arm and a LegRule of CoolSequel HookOverdrawn at the Blood BankGatling GoodExploitation FilmDefeat Means Friendshipand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Machine Girl, including Sailor Fuku, BFG, What Measure Is a Mook?.