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Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

2014·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb6.6Metacritic686.9Rotten Tomatoes88%64%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

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Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Frustrated with her mundane life, a Tokyo office worker becomes obsessed with a fictional movie that she mistakes for a documentary. Fixating on a scene where stolen cash is buried in North Dakota, she travels to America to find it.
Quirky & MelancholyPsychological JourneyDelusional ObsessionCross-Cultural OddityModern Fairy TaleExploration of RealityDreamlike CinematographyOriginal Score

Crew

Directed by:
David Zellner, Matt Center, Tomas Deckaj
Written by:
David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Produced by:
Rinko Kikuchi, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Composed by:
Ryotaro Harada, Mark Filip, Matt Snedecor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?

1 h 44 min

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?

Critics78
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter higher (78) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?

8AUCAGBIENZTRTWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter use?

Bad BossDying DreamShout-OutOffice LadyMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneInterchangeable Asian CulturesCommonality ConnectionVery Loosely Based on a True StoryBittersweet EndingCringe Comedy

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, including Bad Boss, Dying Dream, Shout-Out.