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Yamato

2005·Movie
2h 23min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

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. The film was never released in the United States, where reviewers who have seen it have compared the military epic to "Titanic" and "Saving Private Ryan."
War DramaHistorical EpicWorld War IIJapanese BattleshipPatriotismSacrificeMelancholyVisual SpectacleEmotional Impact

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Yamato worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Yamato rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Yamato?

2 h 23 min

Yamato runs 2 h 23 min.

What language is Yamato in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Yamato?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yamato in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Yamato, including Framing Device, Macross Missile Massacre, There Is No Kill Like Overkill.