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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

2012Movie2 h 21 min

DramaHistory
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–76%

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Story

A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Yojiro Takita
Written by
Masato Katō, Yojiro Takita, Tow Ubukata
Produced by
Toshihisa Watai, Julie K. Fujishima, Shinichirou Inoue
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

September 15, 2012 · 2 h 21 min · Drama, History

Released
September 15, 2012
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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Questions about Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

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Where can I stream Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.