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Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

2017Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

Animation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic–7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%80%

A fast-paced, spectacular animated movie about fantasy and games.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Story

It's just a game... Or so I thought—

In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its predecessors. Instead, it uses Augmented Reality to get players into the game. It is safe, user-friendly and lets users play while they are conscious, making it an instant hit on the market. The most popular game on the system is “Ordinal Scale” an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma. Asuna and the gang have already been playing OS for a while, by the time Kirito decides to join them. They’re about to find out that Ordinal Scale isn’t all fun and games…

Feels like

  • VRMMORPG Adventure
  • Action-Packed
  • Technological Dystopia
  • Visually Dynamic
  • Escapist Fantasy
  • Gaming Culture
  • Friendship & Bonds
  • Futuristic World

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Tomohiko Ito
Written by
Tomohiko Ito, Reki Kawahara
Produced by
Muneyuki Kanbe, Shinichiro Kashiwada, Yosuke Futami
Music by
Yuki Kajiura

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Facts

February 18, 2017 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
February 18, 2017
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$29 million
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Art Shift, Kirk Summation, The Cameo +9

  • Art Shift
  • Kirk Summation
  • The Cameo
  • Badass Crew
  • Epic Fail
  • Call-Forward
  • Fanservice
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Product Placement
  • Irony
  • Evil Plan
  • Wham Line

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?"

Questions about Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

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Where can I stream Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?

HuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale use?

Art ShiftKirk SummationThe CameoBadass CrewEpic FailCall-ForwardFanserviceEven Evil Has Loved OnesProduct PlacementIronyEvil PlanWham Lineand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Art Shift, Kirk Summation, and The Cameo.