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The Ramen Girl

2008·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–51%
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–51%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Culture Clash ComedyAmerican Expat in JapanRamen CultureFinding PurposeHeartwarmingFish-out-of-WaterFood as ConnectionEast Meets West

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Allan Ackerman, Ed Licht
Written by:
Becca Topol
Produced by:
Brittany Murphy, Victoria Thomas, Yoko Narahashi
Composed by:
Trip Brock, Howard Paar, Kelly Vandever

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Ramen Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ramen Girl legally?

PhiloThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

The Ramen Girl is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ramen Girl worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ramen Girl rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Ramen Girl?

1 h 42 min

The Ramen Girl runs 1 h 42 min.

Was The Ramen Girl a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$179,590

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $179,590 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is The Ramen Girl in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ramen Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ramen Girl in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.