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Animal Crossing: The Movie

2006·Movie
1h 27min
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Games, family, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Do you want to live in Animal Crossing?

Ai, a self-reliant girl who moves to Animal Village and works at Nook's Cranny, gradually becomes part of the community with guidance from its residents and embarks on a quest to plant pine trees for a Winter Festival miracle after finding a message in a bottle.
Charming Community LifeCozy Slice-of-LifeFamily-Friendly AdventureWholesome FantasyVideo Game AdaptationGentle Coming-of-AgeHeartwarming Character InteractionsVisually Appealing AnimeRelaxing & Comforting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Animal Crossing: The Movie worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Animal Crossing: The Movie?

1 h 27 min

Animal Crossing: The Movie runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Animal Crossing: The Movie based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

What language is Animal Crossing: The Movie in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Animal Crossing: The Movie use?

Moving AngstArc WordsAdaptational AttractivenessInterspecies RomanceNever Got to Say GoodbyeBig EaterGood-Times MontageMinor Living AloneDouble TakeGenki GirlDub Name ChangeBookendsand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Animal Crossing: The Movie, including Moving Angst, Arc Words, Adaptational Attractiveness.