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Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

1990·Movie
1h 40min
66
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The movie follows the perspective of several characters (such as Japanese victims, soldiers, American prisoners of war and others) and how they lived or tried to survive the effects felt during the aftermath of the Atomic Bomb dropping by the Enola Gay at Hiroshima, during World War II.
Hiroshima BombingWorld War IIHistorical DramaHuman Cost of WarJapanese PerspectivePost-ApocalypticTragedy and LossSocial Commentary

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes legally?

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes?

1 h 40 min

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.