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Giovanni's Island

2014Movie1 h 42 min

AnimationDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A deeply moving, wholesome animated movie about society and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.

Feels like

  • Post-War Japan
  • Children's Friendship
  • Historical Drama
  • Cross-Cultural Exchange
  • Melancholy & Hopeful
  • Inspired by True Events
  • Island Life
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Quietly Powerful

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mizuho Nishikubo
Written by
Taiki Sakurai, Shigemichi Sugita
Produced by
Taiki Sakurai, Tomoyuki Miyagawa
Music by
Masashi Sada

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Facts

February 22, 2014 · 1 h 42 min · Animation, Drama, History

Released
February 22, 2014
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Japan
Available in
11 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Giovanni's Island?"

Questions about Giovanni's Island

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Where can I stream Giovanni's Island?

KanopyPluto TV

In the United States, Giovanni's Island is free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Giovanni's Island worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Giovanni's Island okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Giovanni's Island good for date night?

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

Is Giovanni's Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Giovanni's Island in English?

JapaneseRussian

No, it was made in Japanese, with some Russian.