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Burst City

1982·Movie
1h 55min

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

The future and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Attention!!

Set in a barren, futuristic Tokyo of highways and wastelands, a rowdy group of punk bands and their fans gather to protest slow, boring, Japanese living.
Punk RockFuturistic DystopiaJapanese New Wave CinemaSocial ProtestWasteland TokyoRebellious YouthCounter-CultureFast-PacedVisually Striking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Burst City legally?

Burst City is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Midnight Pulp, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse. 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 Burst City worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burst City rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Burst City?

1 h 55 min

Burst City runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Burst City in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Burst City?

6CAGBGGIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burst City in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.