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Hachiko

1987Movie1 h 47 min

DramaFamily
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

Love between a dog and his master. A story of devotion, which transcends time and space.

The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.

Feels like

  • Loyalty and Devotion
  • Man's Best Friend
  • Tragic True Story
  • Heartwarming & Sad
  • Japanese Historical Drama
  • Family-Friendly
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Akita Dog

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Seijiro Koyama
Written by
Kaneto Shindō
Produced by
Jun'ichi Shindô, Hisao Nabeshima
Music by
Tetsuji Hayashi

Everyone

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

Facts

August 1, 1987 · 1 h 47 min · Drama, Family, History

Released
August 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, Family, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hachiko?"

Questions about Hachiko

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hachiko?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hachiko worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Hachiko okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Hachiko plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Hachiko?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Hachiko in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.