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The Whispered City

2000Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Director Jun Ichikawa spins this affectionate portrait of the people who populate Shimokitazawa, a bohemian corner of Tokyo filled with small theater companies and smoky coffeehouses.

Feels like

  • Bohemian Slice of Life
  • Tokyo
  • Nostalgic
  • Character-Driven
  • Neighborhood
  • Humanist
  • Low-Key
  • Intimate

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Jun Ichikawa
Written by
Shinsuke Sato
Music by
Kazuto Shimizu

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 7, 2000 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released
July 7, 2000
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Whispered City?"

Questions about The Whispered City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Whispered City?

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

Is The Whispered City worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Whispered City okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Whispered City plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Whispered City in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.