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Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

2008Movie1 h 52 min

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5

A pulse-pounding, cathartic action movie about the future and growing up, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares.

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Story

Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.

Feels like

  • Epic Sci-Fi Mecha
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Unstoppable Willpower
  • Visually Dynamic
  • High-Energy Story
  • Coming-of-Age Adventure
  • Character Driven
  • Humorous & Hopeful
  • World-Building Immersion

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Hiroyuki Imaishi
Written by
Kazuki Nakashima
Produced by
Yosuke Toba
Music by
Taku Iwasaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 6, 2008 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 6, 2008
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$957,621
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End?"

Questions about Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Will Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (5 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.