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Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

1999Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

AnimationDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd4.2/5Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A dreamlike, awe-inspiring animated movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout direction and visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Alone, we have the power to revolutionize the world.

In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.

Feels like

  • Abstract Anime Fantasy
  • Psychological & Symbolic
  • Surreal Coming-of-Age
  • Visually Striking
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Romantic & Tragic
  • Deeply Ambiguous
  • Gender & Identity Themes
  • Feminist Allegory
  • Cult Classic

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Written by
Yoji Enokido
Produced by
Atsushi Moriyama, Tomoji Matsukura
Music by
J.A. Seazer, Shinkichi Mitsumune

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Facts

August 14, 1999 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
August 14, 1999
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?

Pluto TVRetrocrushCineverse

In the United States, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie streams on Retrocrush, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Cineverse. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5).

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for ambiguity.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.