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Friendship
1998·Movie
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score100
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension4
- Fast Pace3
- Adrenaline2
Heart
Deeply moving and cathartic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Pathos9
- Catharsis9
- Coming of Age9
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Situational Comedy1
- Cringe Humor1
World
Everyday modern life, growing up, and society
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Music Composition7
- Music Centrality7
- Cinematography6
All energy traits
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
HighDeeply moving and cathartic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, cathartic, and wholesome. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis9Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, growing up, and society
Its world is built around everyday modern life, growing up, and society.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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Fourteen-year old student Ayumi has leukemia and starts losing hair. She becomes depressed but receives overwhelming support from her classmates when they all shave their heads for her.
Heartfelt DramaTeen FriendshipEmotional ResilienceComing-of-Age StoryIllness & HopeCommunity SupportJapanese CinemaCathartic ExperienceMelancholic But Inspiring
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Is Friendship worth watching?
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Friendship?
1 h 43 min
Friendship runs 1 h 43 min.
What language is Friendship in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Friendship use?
Title DropPolitically Correct HistoryHeterosexual Life-PartnersBut Not Too ForeignParental AbandonmentFlashbackThe DitzThe Alleged CarRoad Trip PlotLocked Out of the LoopSTD ImmunityWhy We Are Bummed Communism Felland 31 more
TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Friendship, including Title Drop, Politically Correct History, Heterosexual Life-Partners.