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Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars

2009Movie2 h 6 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5

A pulse-pounding, awe-inspiring action movie about the future and war, with standout direction and score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!

Feels like

  • Epic Mecha Saga
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Heroic Journey
  • Power of Will
  • Emotional Payoff
  • Grand Scale Narrative
  • Iconic Animation
  • High-Energy Spectacle

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

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

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Facts

April 25, 2009 · 2 h 6 min · Violence

Released
April 25, 2009
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Animation, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
10 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars?"

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Where can I stream Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8 and Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5).

Is Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars a sequel?

  1. Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008)
  2. Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars (2009)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008).

Will I feel good after watching Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.