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The Phoenix

1978Movie2 h 17 min

Animation
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by Prince Susano-O and elderly advisor Sumuke, hire Yumihiko of Matsuro to hunt the phoenix so that Queen Himiko, sister of Susano-O can have eteranal life.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Written by
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Music by
Michel Legrand, Jun Fukamachi

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Facts

August 12, 1978 · 2 h 17 min · Violence

Released
August 12, 1978
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Phoenix?"

Questions about The Phoenix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Phoenix?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Phoenix worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9).

Can I half-watch The Phoenix?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Phoenix in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.