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Millennium Actress

2002·Movie
1h 27min·PG
IMDb7.8Metacritic707.6Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

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Masterful craft, stunning style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and awe-inspiring

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction10
  • Narrative Structure10
  • Non-linear Narrative10

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9

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About

The magic of movies, the mystery of memory.

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ko Matsuo, Satoshi Kon
Written by:
Satoshi Kon, Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai
Produced by:
Masao Maruyama, Taro Maki
Composed by:
Susumu Hirasawa, Masafumi Mima

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Millennium Actress legally?

PrimeHBO MaxCrunchyrollPeacockPhiloThe RokuRetrocrushShout! Factory TV

Millennium Actress is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Millennium Actress worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Millennium Actress rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Millennium Actress?

1 h 27 min

Millennium Actress runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Millennium Actress based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Millennium Actress?

Critics82
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Millennium Actress much the same way.

What language is Millennium Actress in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Millennium Actress?

24ATCACHDEDKEEESFIFRHKIDITJPKR+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Millennium Actress in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Millennium Actress use?

The FacelessRewatch BonusBeen There, Shaped HistoryMook ChivalryChekhov's GunAnachronic OrderRace for Your LovePosthumous CharacterMethod ActingAll Love Is UnrequitedTogether in DeathMontageand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for Millennium Actress, including The Faceless, Rewatch Bonus, Been There, Shaped History.