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Twenty-Four Eyes

1954·Movie
2h 36min
70
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affected by historical events and personal circumstances.
Post-War JapanChildren's EducationHistorical DramaTeacher-Student RelationshipMelancholy ReflectionSocial ConsciousnessCommunity LifeMoral StrugglesHumanism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Twenty-Four Eyes

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Where can I stream Twenty-Four Eyes legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Twenty-Four Eyes worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Twenty-Four Eyes?

2 h 36 min

Twenty-Four Eyes runs 2 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Twenty-Four Eyes?

Critics60
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Twenty-Four Eyes higher (82) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Twenty-Four Eyes in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Twenty-Four Eyes?

5CADEESJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Twenty-Four Eyes in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Twenty-Four Eyes use?

Establishing Character MomentBook BurningCool TeacherBookendsTime SkipDistaff CounterpartTitle DropWar Is HellDeath by ChildbirthDay of the Jackboot

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Twenty-Four Eyes, including Establishing Character Moment, Book Burning, Cool Teacher.