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The Case of Hana & Alice

2015·Movie
1h 38min
74
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Mystery, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Don't step on the fish in the pool.

After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
Coming-of-Age MysteryJapanese AnimationEmotional SubtletyEccentric CharactersMelancholy AtmosphereVisual StorytellingFemale FriendshipContemporary JapanPsychological Depth

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Where can I stream The Case of Hana & Alice legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Case of Hana & Alice worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Case of Hana & Alice?

1 h 38 min

The Case of Hana & Alice runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is The Case of Hana & Alice in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Case of Hana & Alice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Case of Hana & Alice in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.