Persona

2000·Movie
1h 30min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Persona fingerprint

High energy.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some satire and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Into the bully-infested home room class struts a fearless, ceramic-masked student. Squarely confronting a gang of ruffians, it is soon discovered that behind the mask is none other than Danta, an otherwise weakling student who has heretofore been picked on relentlessly by these same bullies. Donned with his mask, however, Danta exhibits a totally other personality, lacking fear and intimidation. The other students, looking on, soon experiment with the power of masks and find to their glee that behind a facade of anonymity, they experience an overwhelming power to act without the confines of self-consciousness.
Masked VigilanteBullyingHigh SchoolSocial CommentaryPsychologicalComing-of-AgeJapanese CinemaRebellionMasks & Identity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Persona

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Persona legally?

Persona is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Persona worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Persona rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Persona?

1 h 30 min

Persona runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Persona?

Critics96
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Persona higher (96) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Persona in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Persona?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Persona in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Persona use?

Melting-Film EffectCall-BackPet the DogProscenium RevealmeaningMandatory MotherhoodBroken PedestalImpaled PalmSpiteful SpitBorn in the TheaterHospital Hottie"Psycho" Stringsand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Persona, including Melting-Film Effect, Call-Back, Pet the Dog.

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