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Chizuko's Younger Sister

1991Movie2 h 30 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Story

The Kitao family is coping with the loss of the eldest daughter, Chizuko, who was killed in a freak accident the year prior. When the other daughter Mika is suddenly in a dangerous situation, Chizuko returns as a ghost to save her; reunited with her sister, Mika begins spending time with Chizuko again.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Ghost Story
  • Sisterhood
  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional
  • Supernatural
  • Melancholy

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Written by
Jirō Akagawa, Chiho Katsura
Produced by
Chiho Katsura, Kyōko Ōbayashi, Shuji Tanuma
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

Everyone

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Facts

May 10, 1991 · 2 h 30 min · Drama, Fantasy

Released
May 10, 1991
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chizuko's Younger Sister?"

Questions about Chizuko's Younger Sister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chizuko's Younger Sister?

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

Is Chizuko's Younger Sister worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Chizuko's Younger Sister okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Chizuko's Younger Sister scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Chizuko's Younger Sister in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.