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Still Walking

2008·Movie
1h 54min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Even when they die, people don't really go away.

A family gathers together for a commemorative ritual whose nature only gradually becomes clear.
Japanese Family DramaMelancholy ReflectionEveryday LifeIntergenerational RelationshipsSubtle StorytellingCharacter-Driven NarrativeContemplative MoodNaturalistic Acting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Still Walking legally?

Still Walking is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Still Walking worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Still Walking rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Still Walking?

1 h 54 min

Still Walking runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Still Walking?

Critics95
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Still Walking higher (95) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Still Walking in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Still Walking?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Still Walking in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.