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Wood Job!

2014Movie1 h 56 min

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–74%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

After failing his university entrance exam, Yuki Hirano sets his eyes on the role of a forestry trainee. Setting off for training he doubts his decision many times, but eventually after passing the training course, he is sent to Kamusari Village for a year of work experience - where he becomes assimilated with the beauty of nature and the warm-hearted people of the village.

Feels like

  • Rural Japan
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Forestry Life
  • Nature Immersion
  • Heartwarming Comedy
  • Slice of Life
  • Culture Shock
  • Self-Discovery
  • Community Focus

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Shinobu Yaguchi
Written by
Shinobu Yaguchi, Shion Miura
Produced by
Minami Ichikawa, Tomoo Fukatsu, Naoya Fujimaki
Music by
Takuji Nomura

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Facts

May 10, 2014 · 1 h 56 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
May 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wood Job!?"

Questions about Wood Job!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wood Job!?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Wood Job! worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Wood Job! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Wood Job! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Wood Job!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Wood Job! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.