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Our Little Sister

2015Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic757.7Rotten Tomatoes93%83%

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

LET’S LIVE TOGETHER, THE FOUR OF US.

After the death of their estranged father, 3 adult sisters invite their teenaged half-sister to live with them.

Feels like

  • Gentle Family Drama
  • Sisterhood Bonds
  • Japanese Contemporary
  • Serene & Heartwarming
  • Subtle Emotional Depth
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Scenic Cinematography
  • Quiet Reflection
  • Melancholy Beauty

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Produced by
Kaoru Matsuzaki, Hijiri Taguchi
Music by
Yoko Kanno

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Facts

June 13, 2015 · 2 h 7 min · Drama

Released
June 13, 2015
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$346,485
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

The Baby of the Bunch, No Antagonist, Slice of Life +9

  • The Baby of the Bunch
  • No Antagonist
  • Slice of Life
  • The Film of the Book
  • Sugar-and-Ice Personality
  • Has a Type
  • Passionate Sports Girl
  • Sailor Fuku
  • Unknown Relative
  • Nuclear Family
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Understanding Boyfriend

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Our Little Sister?"

Questions about Our Little Sister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Our Little Sister?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Our Little Sister from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Our Little Sister worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Our Little Sister okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Our Little Sister plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Our Little Sister?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Our Little Sister in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Our Little Sister use?

The Baby of the BunchNo AntagonistSlice of LifeThe Film of the BookSugar-and-Ice PersonalityHas a TypePassionate Sports GirlSailor FukuUnknown RelativeNuclear FamilyInnocently InsensitiveUnderstanding Boyfriendand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including The Baby of the Bunch, No Antagonist, and Slice of Life.