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Tokyo Olympiad

1965·Movie
2h 50min

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The Man’s Picture… Every Woman Will Love!

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
Olympic Documentary1964 Tokyo OlympicsSports HistoryJapanese CinemaAthletic AchievementCultural EventInspirationalHistorical SignificanceSpectacle

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Questions about Tokyo Olympiad

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Where can I stream Tokyo Olympiad legally?

Tokyo Olympiad is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tokyo Olympiad?

2 h 50 min

Tokyo Olympiad runs 2 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tokyo Olympiad?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Tokyo Olympiad higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tokyo Olympiad in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tokyo Olympiad?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tokyo Olympiad in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tokyo Olympiad use?

Staggered ZoomNarratorDocumentaryCall-BackDeliberately MonochromeMatch CutBreaking the Fourth WallDisturbed DovesIronic JuxtapositionCue the Sun

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Tokyo Olympiad, including Staggered Zoom, Narrator, Documentary.