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Patlabor: The Movie

1989Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A gripping, tense action movie about the future and mystery, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A mysterious suicide and a series of unmanned robot run-aways sparks off a Police investigation into the suspicious software on-board thousands of industrial robots around Tokyo.

Feels like

  • Classic Anime
  • Sci-Fi Mystery
  • Mecha Thriller
  • Technological Paranoia
  • Urban Intrigue
  • Intelligent Screenplay
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Atmospheric
  • Procedural Elements
  • Masterful Direction

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Oshii
Written by
Mamoru Oshii, Yutaka Izubuchi, Kazunori Ito
Produced by
Taro Maki, Shin Unozawa, Makoto Kubo
Music by
Kenji Kawai

Everyone

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Facts

July 15, 1989 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
July 15, 1989
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Animation, Science Fiction, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Destructive Savior, Blue with Shock, Big Good +9

  • Destructive Savior
  • Blue with Shock
  • Big Good
  • Time Skip
  • Turn in Your Badge
  • Law of Inverse Recoil
  • Thanatos Gambit
  • Gambit Roulette
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Destroy the Evidence
  • Accidental Discovery
  • An Arm and a Leg

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Patlabor: The Movie?"

Questions about Patlabor: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Patlabor: The Movie?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Patlabor: The Movie worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7).

Is Patlabor: The Movie okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Patlabor: The Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Patlabor: The Movie use?

Destructive SaviorBlue with ShockBig GoodTime SkipTurn in Your BadgeLaw of Inverse RecoilThanatos GambitGambit RouletteChekhov's GunDestroy the EvidenceAccidental DiscoveryAn Arm and a Legand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Destructive Savior, Blue with Shock, and Big Good.