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Still Walking

2008Movie1 h 54 minNR

DramaFamily
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic898.3Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

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

A family gathers together for a commemorative ritual whose nature only gradually becomes clear.

Feels like

  • Japanese Family Drama
  • Melancholy Reflection
  • Everyday Life
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Subtle Storytelling
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Contemplative Mood
  • Naturalistic Acting

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Produced by
Satoshi Kono, Hijiri Taguchi, Lee Bong-ou
Music by
Gontiti

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Facts

June 28, 2008 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
June 28, 2008
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$4 million
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Still Walking?"

Questions about Still Walking

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Where can I stream Still Walking?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

In the United States, Still Walking streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Still Walking worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Still Walking okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Still Walking plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Still Walking in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.