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Tales from Earthsea

2006·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13

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Tales from Earthsea fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Fantasy, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Once Man and Dragon were one. Man chose Land and Sea, Dragon chose Wind and Fire.

As crops dwindle and dragons reappear, mankind stands on the verge of total chaos. Lord Archmage Sparrowhawk, a powerful wizard, and Arren, a troubled young prince, search for the force behind this mysterious imbalance that threatens to destroy the land of Earthsea.
Studio Ghibli FantasyPsychological Coming-of-AgeMelancholy AdventureMoral & PhilosophicalMythical CreaturesWorld-Saving QuestVisually EvocativeIntrospective & EmotionalInternal Struggle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tales from Earthsea

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Where can I stream Tales from Earthsea legally?

Tales from Earthsea is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tales from Earthsea worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tales from Earthsea rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tales from Earthsea?

1 h 56 min

Tales from Earthsea runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Tales from Earthsea based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tales from Earthsea?

Critics42
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Tales from Earthsea higher (56) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Tales from Earthsea a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$69 million

Yes. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $69 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Tales from Earthsea in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tales from Earthsea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tales from Earthsea in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tales from Earthsea use?

Karma HoudiniFamily-Unfriendly ViolenceBloodier and GorierMythology GagPink Girl, Blue BoyPortent of DoomAdaptation AmalgamationShadow ArchetypeI Know Your True NameReused Character DesignFantastic DrugThe Archmageand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Tales from Earthsea, including Karma Houdini, Family-Unfriendly Violence, Bloodier and Gorier.