Angel's Egg

1985·Movie
1h 11min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Angel's Egg fingerprint

Immersive world, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Scare2

Heart

Profoundly sad and deeply moving

  • Melancholy10
  • Pathos9
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Ambiguity10
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction10
  • Character Depth7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Under a sky where clouds make sound as they move.

In the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.
Surreal AnimeExistential DramaVisually PoeticMelancholic TonePhilosophical QuestEnigmatic NarrativeDreamlike AtmosphereArt-House AnimationSlow-Paced & Meditative

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Angel's Egg

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Where can I stream Angel's Egg legally?

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Is Angel's Egg worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Angel's Egg rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Angel's Egg?

1 h 11 min

Angel's Egg runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Angel's Egg?

Critics94
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Angel's Egg higher (94) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Angel's Egg in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Angel's Egg?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Angel's Egg in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Angel's Egg use?

As the Good Book Says...Barefoot PovertyAnimal MotifsOur Angels Are DifferentCall a Smeerp a "Rabbit"Riddle for the AgesCrapsack WorldRule of SymbolismThe ScreamMinimalist CastEgg MacGuffinNo Name Givenand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Angel's Egg, including As the Good Book Says..., Barefoot Poverty, Animal Motifs.

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