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Hula Girls

2006Movie2 h 1 min

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes56%83%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

They danced their way into the hearts of a nation.

Young women in a small Japanese town look to revive their home's declining fortunes by building a Hawaiian village tourist attraction.

Feels like

  • Japanese Small Town
  • Hawaiian Tourist Attraction
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Showbiz
  • Underdog Story
  • Cultural Revival
  • Female Empowerment
  • Hopeful
  • Dance

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Sang-il Lee
Written by
Sang-il Lee, Daisuke Habara
Produced by
Hitomi Ishihara
Music by
Jake Shimabukuro

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Facts

September 9, 2006 · 2 h 1 min · Comedy, Drama, Family

Released
September 9, 2006
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hula Girls?"

Questions about Hula Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hula Girls?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hula Girls from Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hula Girls worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Hula Girls okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Hula Girls make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Hula Girls?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Hula Girls in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.