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Yamato

2005Movie2 h 23 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Directed by Junya Sato and based on a book by Jun Henmi, "Yamato" has a framing story set in the present day and uses flashbacks to tell the story of the crew of the World War II Japanese battleship Yamato.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Junya Satō
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

December 17, 2005 · 2 h 23 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 17, 2005
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Framing Device, Macross Missile Massacre, There Is No Kill Like Overkill +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Yamato?"

Questions about Yamato

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yamato?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Yamato worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Yamato in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Yamato use?

Framing DeviceMacross Missile MassacreThere Is No Kill Like OverkillAll for NothingThe FacelessPercussive PreventionEstablishing Character MomentSurvivor GuiltScreaming WarriorGoing Down with the ShipThe Spartan WayYou Should Have Died Insteadand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Framing Device, Macross Missile Massacre, and There Is No Kill Like Overkill.