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The Naked Island

1960·Movie
1h 37min
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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The Naked Island fingerprint

A , drama: but hopeful, .

Good for teens · background watch · comfort watch

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A family of four are the sole inhabitants of a small island, where they struggle each day to irrigate their crops.
Japanese ArthouseMinimalist CinemaRural LifePost-War JapanFamily StrugglePovertySilent Film InfluenceHumanism

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Where can I stream The Naked Island?

In the United States, The Naked Island streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Naked Island worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Can I half-watch The Naked Island?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Naked Island plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Naked Island in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.