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Escapade in Japan

1957Movie1 h 33 min

Family
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–23%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–23%

Summary

A plane is forced to land at sea just off the Japanese coast. A young American boy is later befriended by a fisherman's son, with the two setting off on an unintended journey across the country.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Lubin
Written by
Winston Miller
Produced by
Arthur Lubin
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

December 23, 1957 · 1 h 33 min · Family, Adventure

Released
December 23, 1957
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Escapade in Japan worth watching?"

Questions about Escapade in Japan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Escapade in Japan worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Escapade in Japan okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Escapade in Japan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Escapade in Japan?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.