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Heaven and Earth

1990·Movie
1h 44min
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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

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About

Warlords Kagetora and Takeda each wish to prevent the other from gaining hegemony in feudal Japan. The two samurai leaders pursue one another across the countryside, engaging in massive battles of cavalry and infantry. Younger and less brutal, Kagetora must find the strength to be as brutal as his opponent, but at what cost?
Feudal JapanSamurai WarfareHistorical EpicPolitical IntrigueLarge Scale BattlesLeadershipAmbitionHonor and BrutalityJapanese Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Heaven and Earth worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heaven and Earth rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Heaven and Earth?

1 h 44 min

Heaven and Earth runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is Heaven and Earth in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Heaven and Earth use?

All Asians Wear Conical Straw HatsAll Men Are PervertsBreak the CutieThe CameoDomestic AbuseComposite CharacterWar Is HellShell-Shocked VeteranEaglelandYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersSemper FiEvil Versus Eviland 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Heaven and Earth, including All Asians Wear Conical Straw Hats, All Men Are Perverts, Break the Cutie.