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Escaflowne: The Movie

2000Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Animation
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic555.8Rotten Tomatoes43%69%

An awe-inspiring, epic animated movie about fantasy and the future, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

One will wake it. One will destroy it.

Gaea is a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi Kanzaki helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon a journey to fight the Black Dragon Clan. The battle over a legendary suit of dragon armor, Escaflowne, has begun.

Feels like

  • Anime Fantasy
  • Mecha Action
  • Epic Adventure
  • Romantic Elements
  • Sword & Sorcery
  • Visually Stunning
  • Mystical World
  • Heroic Journey
  • Destiny & War
  • Iconic Soundtrack

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Kazuki Akane, Yoshiyuki Takei
Written by
Ryota Yamaguchi, Kazuki Akane
Produced by
Masahiko Minami
Music by
Yoko Kanno, Hajime Mizoguchi

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Facts

June 24, 2000 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
June 24, 2000
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Big Brother Instinct, No Endor Holocaust, Adapted Out +9

  • Big Brother Instinct
  • No Endor Holocaust
  • Adapted Out
  • You Have Failed Me
  • Wham Shot
  • This Is Gonna Suck
  • Adaptational Modesty
  • Mythology Gag
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Uncertain Doom
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Escaflowne: The Movie?"

Questions about Escaflowne: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escaflowne: The Movie?

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

Is Escaflowne: The Movie worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Escaflowne: The Movie okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Escaflowne: The Movie good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Escaflowne: The Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Escaflowne: The Movie use?

Big Brother InstinctNo Endor HolocaustAdapted OutYou Have Failed MeWham ShotThis Is Gonna SuckAdaptational ModestyMythology GagHoist by His Own PetardUncertain DoomScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Big Brother Instinct, No Endor Holocaust, and Adapted Out.