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If Cats Disappeared from the World

2016Movie1 h 43 minPG

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about the mind and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or brutality.

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Story

A postman learns that he doesn't have much time left to live due to a terminal illness. A devil then appears in front of him and offers to extend his life if he picks something in the world that will disappear. The man thinks about his relationships with ex-friends, ex-lovers, relatives and colleagues who will be sincerely sad when he dies.

Feels like

  • Fantasy
  • Melancholy
  • Existential
  • Romantic Drama
  • Philosophical
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Emotional
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Spiritual

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Akira Nagai
Written by
Genki Kawamura, Yoshikazu Okada
Produced by
Kei Haruna, Masaya Shibusawa
Music by
Takeshi Kobayashi

Everyone

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Facts

May 14, 2016 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
May 14, 2016
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream If Cats Disappeared from the World?"

Questions about If Cats Disappeared from the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream If Cats Disappeared from the World?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is If Cats Disappeared from the World worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8).

Is If Cats Disappeared from the World okay for kids?

PGSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is If Cats Disappeared from the World good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is If Cats Disappeared from the World 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 If Cats Disappeared from the World in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.