Fireworks

2017·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Fireworks fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Growing up, fantasy, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

If only I could return to that moment.

Moshimo, Japan. The annual fireworks festival is about to take place and a group of schoolboys, arguing over whether they are round or flat when viewed from different angles, set out to find it out.
Anime RomanceTeen Coming-of-AgeTime Travel FantasyVisual SpectacleMelancholic CharmSummer Festival SettingFirst Love StoryBeautiful SoundtrackChoices & Consequences

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fireworks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fireworks legally?

Fireworks is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Fireworks worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fireworks rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Fireworks?

1 h 30 min

Fireworks runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fireworks?

Critics60
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Fireworks higher (60) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Fireworks in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Fireworks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fireworks in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fireworks use?

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TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Fireworks, including Refuge in Audacity, Bank Robbery, Downer Beginning.

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