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Picture Bride

1995·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
76
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii in 1918 to marry Matsuji, a man she has never met. Hoping to escape a troubled past and start anew, Riyo is bitterly disappointed upon her arrival: her husband is twice her age. The miserable girl finds solace with her new friend Kana, a young mother who helps Riyo accept her new life.
Historical DramaCultural AssimilationComing-of-Age StoryArranged Marriage NarrativeFemale FriendshipEarly 20th Century HawaiiImmigrant ExperiencePoignant & EmotionalCharacter-DrivenResilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Picture Bride legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Picture Bride worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Picture Bride rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Picture Bride?

1 h 34 min

Picture Bride runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Picture Bride?

Critics82
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Picture Bride higher (82) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Picture Bride in?

EnglishFilipinoJapanese

It was made in English, with some Filipino, Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Picture Bride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Picture Bride in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.