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The Ramen Girl

2008Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–51%

A wholesome, cathartic romance movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Her romance is on pins and noodles.

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.

Feels like

  • Culture Clash Comedy
  • American Expat in Japan
  • Ramen Culture
  • Finding Purpose
  • Heartwarming
  • Fish-out-of-Water
  • Food as Connection
  • East Meets West

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Robert Allan Ackerman
Written by
Becca Topol
Produced by
Brittany Murphy, Robert Allan Ackerman, Yoko Narahashi
Music by
Carlo Siliotto

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Facts

February 8, 2008 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
February 8, 2008
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$179,590
Available in
27 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ramen Girl?"

Questions about The Ramen Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ramen Girl?

PhiloThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Ramen Girl is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Ramen Girl worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Ramen Girl okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Ramen Girl make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Ramen Girl good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.