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In the United States, Only Yesterday streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.
Only Yesterday fingerprint
A , animated movie: , but never childish, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
Nostalgic ReflectionComing-of-AgeRural JapanEmotional JourneySlice of LifeFemale ProtagonistThoughtful & SentimentalGhibli-esquePast vs Present
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Is Only Yesterday worth watching?
87
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (81).
Is Only Yesterday okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is Only Yesterday plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Only Yesterday in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.
What tropes does Only Yesterday use?
Mundane Made AwesomeFamily Theme NamingMarket-Based TitleAccidental Injury GuiltSlice of LifeScenery PornGhibli HillsMy New Gift Is LameStandard '50s FatherDaddy's GirlBarbie Doll AnatomyBland-Name Productand 43 more
TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Mundane Made Awesome, Family Theme Naming, and Market-Based Title.