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The Best Bad Thing

1997·Movie
1h 29min

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After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
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Is The Best Bad Thing worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Best Bad Thing?

1 h 29 min

The Best Bad Thing runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Best Bad Thing in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States, Canada, Japan.