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Meatball Machine

2006·Movie
1h 30min·NR
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–48%

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Meatball Machine fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Technology, the future, and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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Crew

Directed by:
Tak Sakaguchi, Yudai Yamaguchi, Jun'ichi Yamamoto
Written by:
Yudai Yamaguchi, Junya Kato, Jun'ichi Yamamoto
Produced by:
Yukihiko Yamaguchi, Manabu Shinoda, Chikako Nakabayashi
Composed by:
Tomohide Harada

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Where can I stream Meatball Machine legally?

fuboTVHooplaTubi TV

Meatball Machine is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. 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 Meatball Machine worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Meatball Machine rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Meatball Machine?

1 h 30 min

Meatball Machine runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Meatball Machine in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Meatball Machine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Meatball Machine in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Meatball Machine use?

GornBadass NormalLittle People Are SurrealCreepy CrossdresserShout-OutBlood KnightEnemy WithinImprobable Weapon UserAsshole VictimVillain Opening SceneAttempted RapeThe Assimilatorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Meatball Machine, including Gorn, Badass Normal, Little People Are Surreal.