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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

2007Movie2 h 22 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–84%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–84%

Summary

Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jōji Matsuoka
Written by
Lily Franky, Suzuki Matsuo
Music by
Tadashi Ueda

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Facts

April 14, 2007 · 2 h 22 min · Drama

Released
April 14, 2007
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?"

Questions about Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

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Where can I stream Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad?

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

Is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.