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The Maid's Kid

1955Movie2 h 23 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In order to pay back Mrs. Kajiki for her good deed in the past, Hatsu moves from her village in Akita to Tokyo to start working as a maid for her family. She grows close to their youngest son Katsumi, experiencing things that will change her view on life.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • 1950s
  • Maid
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy
  • Nostalgia

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Tomotaka Tasaka
Written by
Katsuya Susaki, Tomotaka Tasaka
Produced by
Shôzô Ashida
Music by
Akira Ifukube

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Facts

June 28, 1955 · 2 h 23 min · Drama

Released
June 28, 1955
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Maid's Kid?"

Questions about The Maid's Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Maid's Kid?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Maid's Kid worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

Is The Maid's Kid okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Maid's Kid good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Maid's Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Maid's Kid in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.