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A Scene at the Sea

1991Movie1 h 41 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Takeshi Kitano
Written by
Takeshi Kitano
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

October 19, 1991 · 1 h 41 min · Drama, Romance, Comedy

Released
October 19, 1991
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Tragically Disabled Love Interest, Dramedy, No Antagonist +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Scene at the Sea?"

Questions about A Scene at the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Scene at the Sea?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Scene at the Sea worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5 and Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5).

Is A Scene at the Sea okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Scene at the Sea make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is A Scene at the Sea good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Scene at the Sea in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.